Is the financial industry committed to the common good? If you equate the financial industry with megabanks, the answer would likely be a resounding no. Though millions of Americans are megabank customers, it’s doubtful many of us believe that these banks have…Read more The 6 Principles of Values-Based Banking
Anyone who has tried to buy or rent housing in the last few years knows all too well that it’s expensive—really expensive. Research has found that housing price increases have outpaced inflation by 150% since 1970—which means the median home price isn’t the $177,788…Read more Beyond Competitive Rates — 3 Innovative Ways for Credit Unions to Make Housing More Affordable
Many credit unions differentiate from banks by pointing out that they are member-owned, but the average consumer doesn’t always understand what that means. Though our country tends to idolize entrepreneurs and CEOs, we are less likely to think too much about ownership…Read more How Co-ops Can Pave the Way to a Solidarity Economy
What if we told you that your credit union could offer a suite of loan products that would help meet rapidly growing consumer demand, have an average 0.013% default rate, and potentially open doors to government funding? It can. Green loans are…Read more Webinar: How Your Credit Union Can Benefit from Green Lending
Our podcast is called The Remarkable Credit Union, but what does that mean, exactly? What distinguishes a good credit union from a remarkable one? Steve Bugg, President and CEO of the award-winning Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), joins us to talk about…Read more What it Means To Be a Remarkable Credit Union
My marketing agency is a passionate proponent of the “digital branch.” When we redesign credit union websites, we want to create a seamless and delightful user experience that motivates members to explore, engage, and improve their financial health. But despite all the…Read more Digital is Important, But Branches Matter Now More Than Ever. Here’s Why.
They say that this past summer is one for the record books when it comes to climate-related disasters. Amidst the doom and gloom, however, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) represents a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the…Read more Why All Credit Unions Should Join the Climate Finance Revolution
Take a look around your community and ask questions. Be humble, be courageous, and take a leap. These are guiding philosophies for Katie Fairbairn, Chief Experience Officer for Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (SCCCU), and Kerry Fulton, President & Owner of Southwest…Read more Economic Justice for All: How SCCCU Lives and Breathes its WHY
Can a credit union with nearly 500,000 members and $9 billion in assets still authentically serve its local community? As consolidation trends continue and asset size is increasingly seen as a key indicator of success, it’s important to reflect on how these…Read more How to Grow While Staying True to Local Roots: The OnPoint Story