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“Shut up! Really?” The Credit Union Difference in Action
How an Exploring WhyTM workshop led to cooperative principles education for carpentry apprentices in Minnesota. Carpenters Credit Union CEO Kim Waite would be the first to admit she was a […] Find out more »
Mitigating bias with machine learning
Disruption is now the norm, and credit unions are increasingly comfortable embracing it. So can artificial intelligence herald a new wave of unbiased lending? For a cooperative movement committed to […] Find out more »
Consumer lending with the head and the heart
How SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union’s approach to underwriting empowers staff, promotes team and member advocacy, and keeps member financial well-being front and center. Effective underwriting plays a critical role in […] Find out more »
National Credit Union Foundation receives Volunteer Service Award
The National Credit Union Foundation has been awarded the gold U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award for the 2020-2021 school year and accepted the award on behalf of the credit union […] Find out more »
“Human services is the reason credit unions exist”
A transcript of the address Gigi Hyland, executive director of the National Credit Union Foundation, gave to GAC attendees during the opening ceremony – Monday, February 28, 2022. Hi! Oh […] Find out more »
Focus on financial well-being to lower risk, increase brand loyalty
Research brief details how credit unions can increase membership, expand lending and improve the financial well-being of members—by focusing on those most in need. The Foundation partnered with Pelican State […] Find out more »