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It’s Not A Core Conversion, It’s A Systems Upgrade
From bonuses to candy budgets, Credit Union 1 and Purdue FCU offer tips to successfully manage one of financial services’ biggest hurdles.
How AI Is Transforming Consumer Lending At Marine Credit Union
The Wisconsin cooperative has implemented auto-decisioning for consumer lending and gives the technology high marks for its impact on member satisfaction, employee engagement, and the
Service Puts Financial Wellness In Members’ Pockets
September 26, 2022
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The financial atmosphere is changing. A decline in in-person transactions is leaving credit union staffers with fewer face-to-face opportunities to talk with members about financial planning and wellness. And the rise of non-traditional resources for investment and savings advice tempting resources that young people are turning to more often, according to a recent national survey
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
September 19, 2022
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The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Cooperative Technology Solutions CUSO formed to acquire CU-Interface and its mpowered system
September 19, 2022
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Credit Unions join to purchase their core data processor.
The Keys To Delivering An Excellent Member Experience
September 6, 2022
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Many credit unions struggle to deliver the online experience members want. It’s time to use technology in new ways.
Fight Fraud With Connected Experiences
August 29, 2022
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Credit unions must invest in data to intelligently protect and serve members.
How To Turn Data-Diving Into Strategy Creation
August 29, 2022
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A new team at Directions Credit Union focuses on objectives as much as dashboards.
COVID Branches Are Here To Stay
August 29, 2022
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Retrofitted locations featuring full-service ITMs and biometric authentication helped First Alliance safely serve members during the pandemic and into today.
Introducing New Efficiencies In The Back-Office Mortgage Process
August 8, 2022
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How outsourcing with Servion Mortgage is gaining new functionalities that will help its partners speed up their mortgage lending while reducing the risk of losing the business.
Remaining Competitive Through Digital Lending
August 1, 2022
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Credit union lending is expected to continue to grow for at least the remainder of this year, but institutions need a digital-first solution if they hope to compete.
Paying Loans Shouldn’t Be Difficult
July 25, 2022
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Paying loans shouldn’t be difficult. The easier it is to pay your loans, the more likely you will have on-time payments and payers that want to do more banking with you.
Service Puts Financial Wellness In Members’ Pockets
The financial atmosphere is changing. A decline in in-person transactions is leaving credit union staffers with fewer face-to-face opportunities to talk with members about financial ...
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Cooperative Technology Solutions CUSO formed to acquire CU-Interface and its mpowered system
Credit Unions join to purchase their core data processor.
The Keys To Delivering An Excellent Member Experience
Many credit unions struggle to deliver the online experience members want. It’s time to use technology in new ways.
Fight Fraud With Connected Experiences
Credit unions must invest in data to intelligently protect and serve members.
How To Turn Data-Diving Into Strategy Creation
A new team at Directions Credit Union focuses on objectives as much as dashboards.
COVID Branches Are Here To Stay
Retrofitted locations featuring full-service ITMs and biometric authentication helped First Alliance safely serve members during the pandemic and into today.
Introducing New Efficiencies In The Back-Office Mortgage Process
How outsourcing with Servion Mortgage is gaining new functionalities that will help its partners speed up their mortgage lending while reducing the risk of losing ...
Remaining Competitive Through Digital Lending
Credit union lending is expected to continue to grow for at least the remainder of this year, but institutions need a digital-first solution if they ...
Paying Loans Shouldn’t Be Difficult
Paying loans shouldn’t be difficult. The easier it is to pay your loans, the more likely you will have on-time payments and payers that want ...
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The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.