The Temptations and Drawbacks of a Secondary Loan System
CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson discusses the draw of a secondary loan origination system and its promises of customization, specialization, and an increase in loan volumes. Should credit unions join in the trend or be wary of all they promise?
Why Latino Community Credit Union Matters Today
Chip Filson discusses the chartering of Latino Community Credit Union back in 2000 and the way in which it has since exemplified the foundation on which cooperatives are built.
Funding Deal: $295 Million for CDFI; Easier Ouster of CU Members
House and Senate appropriators have reached agreement on an FY22 government funding package that would provide a $25 million boost for the Community Development Financial Institution program and make it easier for credit unions to expel members, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
When Will You Need Data-Driven Strategies?
Your credit union may not have a critical need for a data analyst right now, but should you really wait until race day to start working with data-driven strategies? Thomas Hull argues why you should get your credit union off the couch and start data training.
Top 8 Reasons Why You Should Know Who is Earning Dividends
Keegan Daniel explains the benefits of knowing which of your members are getting dividends and which are not, and how this data can allow you to better serve both your credit union and its members.
Asset Bubbles and Credit Unions
Chip Filson tells the tale of former FDIC Vice Chair Thomas Hoenig, the lone dissenting vote in a 2010 decision by the Fed to continue “quantitative easing.” As Americans brace for the impending consequences, Chip wonders whether credit unions are playing into a potential disaster.
NCUA Issues Cybersecurity Warning Following Russia Invasion of Ukraine
The NCUA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, and the National Security Agency are urging credit unions to “adopt a heightened state of awareness” of possible cyber threats posed by Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
How to Build a Happy Workforce
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to making your employees happy, Amber Overla provides some great places to start along with a few ways to show your staff they’re appreciated.
Embrace Design Constraints Before They Become Flaws
Everything has constraints, especially in design. But a good designer doesn’t just work around design constraints, argues Travis Root, they learn to operate within them and use them to their advantage.
Overdraft Class Actions: What Credit Unions Need to Know in 2022
With class-action overdraft lawsuits on the rise, Patrick Sickels explains how credit unions can get into trouble with fees and ambiguous phrasing and what steps you can take to protect your credit union.
