The Refinancing Wave: What Credit Unions Stand to Gain
Thanks to the rising costs of living, your members are staying in their current cars longer, as opposed to buying new, which means more repairs and money out of their pockets. Tim Blochowiak discusses how your credit union can be prepared to meet members with the refinancing tools they need and build member loyalty.
John Crews Nominated as Hauptman’s Replacement on NCUA Board
Nine months after his term was set to expire, NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman’s replacement to the NCUA Board has been found in Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary John Crews, Emily Claus reports.
They Want Your (Member’s) Data
So you’ve found the vendor of your dreams, but in exchange for their amazing product, they’re demanding your members’ data…do you go for it? John Beauchamp shares critical policies and rules to consider before signing your data away on the dotted line.
Highlights and Takeaways from the 2026 NACUSO Reimagine Conference
Last week, NACUSO held its annual Reimagine Conference for CUSOs nationwide to gather, innovate, and learn. Emily Claus shares the highlights from the event, key moments and conversations, and budding CUSOs for you to keep an eye on.
The Visibility Gap: Why Transparency is the New Bedrock of CU Capital Partner Confidence
As the market changes and risks grow, Simon Moir makes it clear that credit union partners and potential lenders are looking for one thing above all: transparency.
America’s Credit Unions Says Economy Still Strong, But Risk of Recession Looms
In America’s Credit Unions’ most recent “Economic Update”, Chief Economist Curt Long indicates that while the economy generally looks good, uncertainty with Iran and AI could throw a wrench into the machine. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
How to Review a Cooperative’s Annual Report
As credit unions turn in annual reports and prepare for annual meetings, Chip Filson explains why this time of year is the perfect opportunity to assess the true cooperative nature of the credit union.
How Credit Scores Shaped Personal Finance in America
Credit scores. We all have one, but why and how did they get started? CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo wraps up Financial Literacy Month by looking at the history of credit scores.
Financial Inclusion in Credit Unions: From Mission to Measurable Results
Traditional credit scoring methods often leave out critical context and historical information, keeping members from the loans they need. Yoel Gavloski examines the idea of going beyond the numbers to create an inclusive lending program.
Department of the Treasury Announces Review of Current CDFIs
This week, the US Department of the Treasury has announced it will begin reivewing current CDFIs in order to identify any potential abuse or violations of the program, Emily Claus reports.
