Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
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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
Sustainability Spurs Industrywide Action At UNFCU
July 25, 2021
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The Empire State cooperative’s Global Sustainability Program has evolved to encompass more goals, a broader network, and more conversations with industry participants.
Steps For Post-COVID Mortgage Lending Success
July 19, 2021
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Lenders that fail to meet the changing demands of their borrowers will be ill-equipped to compete for their business.
Nothing Beats The Real Thing
July 19, 2021
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A two-week apprenticeship program between the contact center and digital services teams at Corning FCU uses live member interactions to teach necessary skills.
How To Build BI From Scratch
July 12, 2021
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After a two-year concerted effort, Teachers FCU is turning its goal of attaining real-time data insights into a reality.
3 Ways Harnessing Enterprise-Wide Data Promotes Sustainable Success At Your Credit Union
July 12, 2021
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By incorporating insights like feature adoptions, user behavior, fraud data, and more, credit unions can better prepare for the future.
Build A Better Business Dashboard
July 12, 2021
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For credit unions looking to understand their members, drive value, and meet goals, dashboards are powerful tools — when done right.
3 Managers. 2 Decades. 1 Agile Digital Team.
July 5, 2021
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A three-headed leadership group manages MSUFCU’s digital team.
The 30-Minute Mortgage Closing
June 21, 2021
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Truliant FCU completed an end-to-end electronic mortgage closing in March 2020 and became the first credit union to transfer an eNote to the FHLB in Atlanta in 2021. Other credit unions can follow suit.
A Lean, Green Lending Machine
May 31, 2021
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Iowa’s largest credit union has spent nearly two decades becoming the state’s go-to lender. How did it get here? And what comes next?
Credit Unions Must Double Down On Digital To Meet Member Needs
May 31, 2021
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The opportunity and competitive challenge has never been greater, and now is the time to take the digital initiative.
Sustainability Spurs Industrywide Action At UNFCU
The Empire State cooperative’s Global Sustainability Program has evolved to encompass more goals, a broader network, and more conversations with industry participants.
Steps For Post-COVID Mortgage Lending Success
Lenders that fail to meet the changing demands of their borrowers will be ill-equipped to compete for their business.
Nothing Beats The Real Thing
A two-week apprenticeship program between the contact center and digital services teams at Corning FCU uses live member interactions to teach necessary skills.
How To Build BI From Scratch
After a two-year concerted effort, Teachers FCU is turning its goal of attaining real-time data insights into a reality.
3 Ways Harnessing Enterprise-Wide Data Promotes Sustainable Success At Your Credit Union
By incorporating insights like feature adoptions, user behavior, fraud data, and more, credit unions can better prepare for the future.
Build A Better Business Dashboard
For credit unions looking to understand their members, drive value, and meet goals, dashboards are powerful tools — when done right.
3 Managers. 2 Decades. 1 Agile Digital Team.
A three-headed leadership group manages MSUFCU’s digital team.
The 30-Minute Mortgage Closing
Truliant FCU completed an end-to-end electronic mortgage closing in March 2020 and became the first credit union to transfer an eNote to the FHLB in ...
A Lean, Green Lending Machine
Iowa’s largest credit union has spent nearly two decades becoming the state’s go-to lender. How did it get here? And what comes next?
Credit Unions Must Double Down On Digital To Meet Member Needs
The opportunity and competitive challenge has never been greater, and now is the time to take the digital initiative.
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5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Balancing Growth And Risk In Uncertain Lending Environments
Callahan & Associates
Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.
The Line Between Growth And Impact Was Blurry. Wright-Patt Decided To Redraw It.
Savana Morie
The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.
Smarter Scheduling Delivers Faster Service And Lower Costs For 4Front Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
The 84-Month Trap: How Negative Equity Is Quietly Undermining Your Auto Portfolio
Callahan & Associates
A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.
2 Tactics To Increase Young Member Engagement
Aaron Passman
Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.