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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
Banking By Appointment: Leveraging New Technologies To Better Serve Members
July 11, 2022
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A growing number of credit unions are using appointment scheduling to manage staff more effectively and better meet consumers’ needs.
Fintech Adoption On The Rise
July 11, 2022
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Consumers are taking to fintech at a rapid pace, according to a recent study, with those age 56 and older representing the fastest-growing user demographic.
Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
July 11, 2022
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Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
Balancing Legacy Systems And New Technologies
July 11, 2022
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Cloud services have the potential to modernize operations for many credit unions, but a majority are still operating with outdated systems.
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
July 11, 2022
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The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
How Credit Unions Can Reach Gen Z Through TikTok
June 27, 2022
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The industry can fill a void on the social app, where posts intended as financial education are frequently just vehicles for content creators to promote their personal brands.
Research Your Migration And Choose Your Vendor
May 9, 2022
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Six things to consider when determining which vendor is the best choice to migrate IBM i and other servers to the cloud.
How Bay Federal Sidesteps Cyber Threats
May 9, 2022
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The phrase the more things change, the more they stay the same was coined in 1849 France, but it is applicable to cybersecurity at U.S. financial cooperatives in 2022. The methods attackers use are always changing says Richard Roark, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Bay Federal Credit Union ($1.6B, Capitola, CA). You
Merchants Can Sidestep Interchange Fees
May 4, 2022
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New options diminish the charges businesses pay to process card payments — or even eliminate them altogether.
A Mission-Forward Path To Pandemic Recovery
May 2, 2022
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In the age of digital, a “people-helping-people philosophy” is needed more than ever.
Banking By Appointment: Leveraging New Technologies To Better Serve Members
A growing number of credit unions are using appointment scheduling to manage staff more effectively and better meet consumers’ needs.
Fintech Adoption On The Rise
Consumers are taking to fintech at a rapid pace, according to a recent study, with those age 56 and older representing the fastest-growing user demographic.
Lessons From A Fintech’s First Year
Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
Balancing Legacy Systems And New Technologies
Cloud services have the potential to modernize operations for many credit unions, but a majority are still operating with outdated systems.
Summit Credit Union Transforms Mortgage Department with Automation
The Wisconsin-based credit union leverages robotic process automation to bring together disparate systems, optimize resources, and make processes easier for loan officers and borrowers.
How Credit Unions Can Reach Gen Z Through TikTok
The industry can fill a void on the social app, where posts intended as financial education are frequently just vehicles for content creators to promote ...
Research Your Migration And Choose Your Vendor
Six things to consider when determining which vendor is the best choice to migrate IBM i and other servers to the cloud.
How Bay Federal Sidesteps Cyber Threats
The phrase the more things change, the more they stay the same was coined in 1849 France, but it is applicable to cybersecurity at U.S. ...
Merchants Can Sidestep Interchange Fees
New options diminish the charges businesses pay to process card payments — or even eliminate them altogether.
A Mission-Forward Path To Pandemic Recovery
In the age of digital, a “people-helping-people philosophy” is needed more than ever.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.