A partnership between the credit union and a community nonprofit provides financial resources for at-risk kids during formative years.
A collaboration between Freedom First FCU and a local nonprofit is helping consumers ensure they can afford to buy a home and stay there for the long haul.
How the staff at a Twin Cities credit union works together to find, record, and share compelling tales of making a difference.
A billboard contest from Financial Plus Credit Union has been a boon for BIPOC businesses owners in Michigan.
Steph Harrill Kyle helps UW Credit Union take a holistic approach to doing business by the cooperative principles.
This “recovering CFO” is embracing her new role of chief strategy and growth officer to help Blue FCU build on its blueprint for 2030.
Community financial institutions need an accurate understanding of financial hardships and local needs to develop effective solutions.
An employee communications team and formal pathways to individual development help True Sky FCU engage its workforce and encourage employees to aim high.
The chief experience officer helps Community First realize the benefits of humanizing the sales and service processes.
Credit unions undertake all manner of certifications to improve their communities. Here’s how three of the most popular intersect.
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
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.