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What’s been going on this year in the auto lending industry? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the top five things that have been happening in 2020…

Last week, I asked you to consider whether your leadership has gone off the rails as you work to guide your organization through the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.…

NCUA board member Todd Harper joined the American Association of Credit Union Leagues’ (AACUL) Regulatory Advocacy/Compliance Advisory Committee Wednesday to discuss credit union policy issues, including responses to the COVID-19…

After extending some coronavirus pandemic-related loan flexibilities earlier this week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has now extended its temporary policy allowing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) topurchase certain single-family…

Let’s begin by stating the obvious: This will not be a normal election season. As it has for so many aspects of everyday life, COVID-19 has radically altered the basics…

Freedom First Federal Credit Union($716.1M, Roanoke, VA) has worked diligently during the past decade to hone a messaging strategy that touts the social value and community impact of its work.…

In an effort to gain a better understanding of the impact coronavirus has had on the performance of banks and credit unions over the past several months, we evaluate a…

One of the unfortunate outcomes of COVID-19 is the financial burden on our credit unions and their members.At United Solutions, weare seeing very different responses from credit unions with regards…

You’ve no doubt heard America referred to as the great melting pot. Social scientists suggest that the U.S. is made up of about a dozen distinct cultural regions, with different…

The rapid expansion of online account usage has made us all a little more sensitive to potential data exposure. According to 2020 BAI research, 38% of consumers across all generations…

Consumer adoption of digital transactions was a trend well before COVID-19, but has increased significantly in the wake of the pandemic. While this has been a saving grace for many…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) calling for a one-year extension to…

The Senate today is set to vote on another "skinny" version of its proposed Phase 4 relief package that would provide targeted funding for expanded unemployment benefits, schools, vaccine production…

Every human has four endowments; self-awareness, conscience, independent will, and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom. . . the power to choose, to respond, to change.” -…

Just as crises come in all shapes and sizes, there is a leader within everyone. “Leadership doesn’t just reside with the CEO,” says Maurice Smith president of Local Government Federal…

Ask a credit union where they’re focusing their marketing budget and digital is the likely answer. It makes sense: Members demand digital awareness and convenience and many credit unions still…

The pandemic has caused an uptick in digital demand, including certain features within banking apps. Members are demanding functionality that provides easier and faster transactions that are more convenient overall.…

One of the biggest myths I’ve seen in leadership is this: the people with titles are the best leaders. The truth is, you don’t have to be the one calling…

It’s October, and that means spooky season! So grab a flashlight, gather round, and I’ll spin you some truly horrifying tales of cyber criminals, their devious deeds, and the alarming…

Credit unions continue to help members by modifying loans, lowering fees, allowing skipped payments and offering other options for assistance. The compliance team has written plenty of blogs about these…

NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood reinforced his commitment to financial inclusion by announcing this week the launch of the agency’s new Advancing Communities through Credit, Education, Stability, and Support, or ACCESS,…

As part of NAFCU's ongoing commitment to helping the credit union industry grow stronger and bring professionals together amid the coronavirus pandemic, the association has launched a new member-only online…

With today’s world gone so fully digital, there has never been a more relevant time to elevate the discussion on effective communication. After all, the growth, success and loyalty of…

As with nearly every aspect of life, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected how candidates campaign, how people vote, and, as a result, how credit union leaders advocate. But one…