Leaders Of The Pack: The Top 20 Cores For Credit Unions
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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
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
April 28, 2016
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Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members’ lives. The affiliation may be through the company they work for, a military branch, or an organization they are associated with. One way to reinforce this affiliation is through an affinity credit card that is branded with the credit union’s logo, but also contains imagery rel
DuPage Credit Union: Effective Card Portfolio Management
April 28, 2016
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At year end 2007, DuPage Credit Union had a credit card penetration rate of 45.2%, surpassed by only 25 other credit unions. Since the introduction of the Visa Classic card in 1983, the program has grown to become an integral part of the credit union’s success.
SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
April 28, 2016
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SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
Eagle FCU’s Triple Win: Growth, Community, Strong SEG Relationship
April 28, 2016
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One Louisiana credit union turned challenges into opportunities and reports member growth over four times the industry average and loan growth over fifteen percent.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
April 28, 2016
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Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
1 Betty, 2 Betty…
April 28, 2016
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A Tennessee credit union uses humor and star power to appeal to its mature demographic.
Hispanics no Longer the Secret Ingredient of Credit Union Growth: a Market Worthy of Credit Union Philosophy
April 26, 2016
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Part I of a Two-Part Report Credit unions have stepped up their outreach to the fastest growing and single largest minority group in America today- Hispanics- starting by understanding cultural differences and following up with customized marketing to attract this diverse yet skeptical group. The reward is that a Credit Union can earn an entire family’s loyalty and make further inroads to a commu
Growing Demographics Credit Unions Can’t Afford to Ignore
April 26, 2016
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According to the Tower Group, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the US population by a factor of five, now totaling nearly 40 million citizens with an expected purchasing power of $1 trillion by 2010. Credit unions have the unique ability to reach out to this underserved group and show them financial success in the community.
9 Steps to a Successful Host System Conversion
April 26, 2016
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Last Thursday, 40 credit unions and vendors gathered on Callahan’s webinar When Should You Convert Data Processors? The panelists of the call represented different stages of the assessment and conversion process and discussed the factors that led them to perform a dat
A Communal Approach to Drive Membership
April 26, 2016
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Listerhill Credit Union seamlessly integrates its “Pick 5” program into a tier of community-oriented initiatives.
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members' lives. The affiliation may be through the company ...
DuPage Credit Union: Effective Card Portfolio Management
At year end 2007, DuPage Credit Union had a credit card penetration rate of 45.2%, surpassed by only 25 other credit unions. Since the introduction ...
SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
SECU Drives e-statement Adoption with a Million Dollar Sweepstakes
Eagle FCU’s Triple Win: Growth, Community, Strong SEG Relationship
One Louisiana credit union turned challenges into opportunities and reports member growth over four times the industry average and loan growth over fifteen percent.
Three Ingredients for a Successful Vehicle Remarketing Program
Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
1 Betty, 2 Betty…
A Tennessee credit union uses humor and star power to appeal to its mature demographic.
Hispanics no Longer the Secret Ingredient of Credit Union Growth: a Market Worthy of Credit Union Philosophy
Part I of a Two-Part Report Credit unions have stepped up their outreach to the fastest growing and single largest minority group in America today- ...
Growing Demographics Credit Unions Can’t Afford to Ignore
According to the Tower Group, Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the US population by a factor of five, now totaling nearly 40 million ...
9 Steps to a Successful Host System Conversion
Last Thursday, 40 credit unions and vendors gathered on Callahan's webinar When Should You Convert Data Processors? The panelists of the call represented different ...
A Communal Approach to Drive Membership
Listerhill Credit Union seamlessly integrates its “Pick 5” program into a tier of community-oriented initiatives.
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Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
Omar Shalabi
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Callahan & Associates
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Savana Morie
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
Omar Shalabi
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
Savana Morie
Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.
The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
Callahan & Associates
Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
Aaron Passman
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.