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Strategy & Performance 2Q 2013
Credit unions are already seeing record success. But now, the time has come for the industry to shift into high gear.
For nearly eight decades, SPIRE FCU has provided financial services to the Twin Cities region. But in the past three years, the credit union has adopted new strategies to win this community's heart.
Hear firsthand from the credit union's leaders. Watch the Anatomy Of A Strategic Intent video series. Watch Now
Download the Anatomy Of SPIRE Federal Credit Union PDF.
Discover the variety of ways cooperatives are expanding their portfolios as well as the pros and cons of having either an automated or decentralized underwriting system.
The Evolution Of The Credit Union Loan Portfolio Cooperatives across the nation are enhancing traditional strengths while adapting to new market opportunities. By Andrew Bolton
2 Ways To Evaluate Risk Both automated and decentralized underwriting systems offer pros and cons to consider. By Catherine Siskos
Getting Mileage From Small-Dollar Loans Niche lending helps credit unions build a loyal following while boosting portfolio values. By Catherine Siskos
Big Bets That Pay Off The high-stakes, high-dollar value of commercial lending boosts and diversifies Technology Credit Union’s loan portfolio. By Catherine Siskos
Credit unions share the value of referral campaigns, debate the effectiveness of paid referrals, and demonstrate alternatives to formal campaigns that can yield impressive results.
Score Major Points With Member Referrals Whether they offer formal incentives or an environment for people to interact, cooperatives are relying on members to help build a buzz around their brand. By Drew Grossman
Give The People A Platform Sometimes all members need to generate referrals is the opportunity to interact with others. By Drew Grossman
Getting By With A Little Help From Your Friends Referrals aren’t just about boosting membership. For institutions like Affinity Plus, they’re also a way to benchmark your overall effectiveness as a cooperative. By Drew Grossman
Turning Words Into Money Or Turning Money Into Air? Credit unions are divided on whether member payouts for referrals achieve the maximum results. By Drew Grossman
Three credit union leaders who had former careers in banking reflect on the similarities, differences, and respective strengths of these two industries.
Popular Mythology Does Not Hold Up To Reality Banks and credit unions operate in disparate systems, yet the providers of financial services have many traits in common. By David Mooney
A New Perspective On Financial Services A former bank executive points to mission and long-term strategy as the primary differences between credit unions and banks. By Todd Hall
A CFO’s Perspective One difference between community banks and credit unions is a banker’s emphasis on ROE and a credit union’s emphasis on ROA. By Michael Ragsdale
The New Rules In Retail The concept of alternative retail locations has gained steam among mainstream shoppers. We shed some light on the opportunities available to those who consider such approaches.
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