What Billie Eilish can teach lenders about capturing the Gen Z market
Every generation has a sound that defines its era. Whether it’s Jimi Hendrix’s guitar playing on the Woodstock stage during the Summer of Love, Video Killed the Radio ...
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Join the CU DEI Collective today
Almost two years ago, the Credit Union system came together to form the CU DEI Collective, an organization devoted to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in our industry. As ...
Use data to help members better manage everyday spend
The widespread economic challenges resulting from the pandemic have proven that most people aren’t planning for their financial futures in terms of years but rather in weeks or even ...
A force for good in banking
Five years ago, Clearwater Federal Credit Union ($752.8M, Missoula, MT) was feeling the pressures of a mid-size shop. It wasn’t quite large enough to operate at scale, and ...
FHFA announces extension of COVID-related loan flexibilities
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Wednesday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will extend some temporary loan origination flexibilities until May 31, 2021. All temporary flexibilities ...
$8B in PPP loans made last week; lawmakers review fraud
Lenders are continuing to get small businesses access to credit through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) paycheck protection program (PPP). According to new data released by the agency, roughly $...
Leadership Matters: The key to leading an innovative organization
There are two things that leaders must do if they want to lead an innovative, resilient and future-focused organization: Be a creative leader and be creative. 1. Be a Creative ...
Development, engagement key to retention
Often the talent an organization seeks can be found in an employee who is already working for the organization. The key is to create a strategy that develops, engages, and ...