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CitizensFirst collaborates across the organization to develop solutions and strategies for the future.
CitizensFirst collaborates across the organization to develop solutions and strategies for the future.
One Montana credit union relies on transparency and open communication to assimilate new employees gained through a merger.
Your risk management processes may be fine today, but are they sufficient to lead you tomorrow?
BECU’s head of Internet talks strategy and skill set in a changing financial services environment.
The AMC hit series Mad Men has produced seven seasons and plenty of cringe-worthy “oh no” moments for human resource professionals everywhere.
This week, CreditUnions.com explores ways to find appealing candidates, develop talent, maximize skill sets, and more.
Credit unions demonstrate a commitment to add numbers to their employee rosters and dollars to their employee salaries.
A look at the employee culture at Member One, where staffers work hard, play hard, and have a variety of activities in between.
As credit unions like GTE FCU grow, says Bucky Sebastian, organizational development is increasingly essential because it is a credit union’s team and its culture that so often set it apart.
Downriver Community FCU may be small in terms of assets but is a leading credit union in the use of the Internet in their first mortgage program. Last year Downriver experienced a 180% increase in their first mortgage originations. Despite this increase, they were able to process loans in an average of only 26 days, far fewer than the national average of 42 days. Learn more about how Downriver use

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

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.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

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.

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.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.