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Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation

Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how America can get growth started.

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Reorienting A Credit Union

Changing Oregon Telco to Unitus Community Credit Union is an ongoing overhaul. Some jobs are done, but a deposit mix, segment profitability, and cross-selling are now on the front burner.

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The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009

Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of the disappearing bank’s deposits will change financial institutions within a year.

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Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade

Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, add a mass exodus of traditional lenders because of restricted access to capital, and you’ve got a volatile recipe for turmoil in the student loan marketplace. 

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Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.

We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep diversified; emphasize service over yield; stick to your mission; and maintain strong contact with members.

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Refinancing Is a Win-Win Situation

Wright-Patt Credit Union has seen members affected firsthand by the economy, but the credit union has helped members, improved credit union revenue, and shown how ...
Features

Reorienting A Credit Union

Changing Oregon Telco to Unitus Community Credit Union is an ongoing overhaul. Some jobs are done, but a deposit mix, segment profitability, and cross-selling are ...
Features

A Tipping Point in 2010

North Island Credit Union put in place a rigorous cost-cutting regime as soon as the economic crisis hit.
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Arrowhead’s Demise (And Sudden Resurrection) Generates Questions

On June 25, NCUA put Arrowhead Credit Union into conservatorship. The confusing events that followed leave the Agency's motivations unclear.
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Co-Op Principles from the Very Beginning

Local Government Federal Credit Union makes known its dedication to cooperative principles in the marketplace.
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Extending the Idea of a Credit Union: Interview with John Fenton

Affinity FCU is moving beyond being a transactional institution to that plus an informational one, as well as promising members to make Affinity the easiest ...
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The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009

Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of ...
Features

Digital Federal Credit Union Makes the Grade

Take the rapidly rising costs of college education, mix in a private student loan market that has grown 450% in the last seven years alone, ...
Features

Don’t Panic. Stick to Your Mission.

We are in the low portion of a normal cycle. Previous good planning should carry you through, but some points to remember: Don’t panic; keep ...
Features

Working Closely with the Diocese

In the Saginaw area, Catholic Federal displays a deep commitment to the communities and the Catholic flock.

CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025

The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.

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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch

The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.

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