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.
Nearly 12 months after the launch of Dora, a credit union-backed fintech, one executive looks back at lessons learned and what comes next.
Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.
Special loan programs at cooperatives across the country address equity, financial deserts, emergency aid, and climate change.
GreenState Credit Union has committed $1 billion toward home loans for communities of color. CEO Jeff Disterhoft is rallying the entire industry to take similar steps.
The Wyoming-based credit union is testing a program that rewards members for contributing to a fund to help other members more easily afford a down payment on a home.
A program at Carolina Foothills FCU targets low-income borrowers with flexible underwriting practices, financial education, and partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit groups.
Since its launch in 2010, the credit union’s Summer Youth Employment Program has helped young members earn an income, save money, and build financial wellness.
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, cooperatives help prep and file tax returns for underserved community members.
The Connecticut credit union has an in-depth plan to help narrow the racial wealth gap and expand access to underbanked consumers.
A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.

This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.

In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.

This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.

Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?

This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.

A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.