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Digital Credit Unions Rise Up

Michigan State University FCU launches a new digital credit union, AlumniFi, to serve the specific needs of alumni.

Feature

Alliant's Amplify Boosts Fiscal Health

Michael Ogden | March 17, 2023

Alliant CU's Amplify is a co-branded tool its business partners can use internally to build financial wellness for their employees.

Editors’ Columns

The Threat of a Financial Distress Avalanche Grows

Natasha Chilingerian | March 17, 2023

A catastrophic blizzard in California exposes financial vulnerabilities and represents climate change's impact on the economy.

Embracing Openness at the Right Time

Michael Ogden | March 16, 2023

For CU Times, openness leads to honesty, which helps all of us navigate this industry to a better place during crazy times.

Focus Report: Member Lending

Detroit Credit Union Motors South

Jim DuPlessis | March 17, 2023

Buying First Citrus Bank of Tampa, Fla., gives DFCU Financial a new line of commercial business and access to a fast-growing area.

After Wrapping a Strong 2022, What's Ahead for CUs?

Jim DuPlessis | March 17, 2023

See key stats on credit union income, loan portfolio composition and mortgages.

It's a Buyer's Market: Evaluating Secondary Market Loan Opportunities

Travis Goodman & Kevin Shaner | March 17, 2023

ALM First shares potential benefits and best practices for buyers and sellers.

3 Areas for Credit Union Mortgage Lenders to Consider in 2023

Craig Crabtree | March 17, 2023

Lenders must stay competitive while meeting member needs, market demands and market shifts, all while managing risk.

Risk Strategies to Level Up in a Competitive Auto Finance Game

Christopher Coleman & Jovilyn Herrick | March 17, 2023

Balance short- and long-game priorities to take auto lending to the next level without too much risk.

Guest Opinion

Prioritize API-Focused Tech Spending in 2023

Joel Legg | March 17, 2023

API and iPaaS solutions can help CUs compete, improve members' banking experience and increase operational efficiency.

Community News

CU Giving Supports Needy Families, Student Athletes & Elder Care

Natasha Chilingerian | March 10, 2023

Plus, Redwood Credit Union gives away a $44,000 Toyota Tacoma to one lucky member.

People

New Roles & Honors Pour In for CU Professionals

Natasha Chilingerian | March 14, 2023

The AACUL recognizes executives, Credit Union House elects board members and MAP Founder Cyndie Martini to retire.

Careers Progress at Langley FCU, LLCU, Consumers CU & TVFCU

Natasha Chilingerian | March 16, 2023

Plus, Service One CU in Kentucky and the CUSO SwitchThink Solutions hire new talent.