We love hearing from our readers here at CU Times. Here's a sampling of the comments recently posted to our website in response to some of our hottest stories.
"CUNA, Don't Kill Your Own Revival," Oct. 1
You are correct. But most of us knew it anyway. It was refreshing that they would admit it. Then take it back!
—Gregory Shaver
First Financial Credit Union
Albuquerque, N.M.
I thought it was refreshing and transparent. I was impressed with this thinking and this admission. It demonstrates the opportunity for CUNA and the industry as a whole. I didn't see it as a negative story but one that reveals an authentic vision for where we need to go. Bravo Jim Nussle.
—Samantha Smyth Paxson CMO, CO-OP Financial Services
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
I sat with Jim Nussle at the NJCUL dinner and told him that I appreciated his candor in this article. His response, "Well, everyone knows it's true, so why try to hide from it?" I love that response, and I also love that Mollie Bell has been hired as Chief Transformation Officer. Lots of promising signs. Way to go, CUNA!
—Caroline Willard
EVP, Markets and Strategy
CO-OP Financial Services
I absolutely, wholeheartedly agree, since being in this business since 1992 on the sales, processing and underwriting end. If the disclosures are confusing to us, even us seasoned professionals who have been there through all the changes, how is this going to be simple for the average consumer?
—Nichole Hollingworth
Great article. There has been so much news about how credit unions have been doing things the wrong way. It's nice to see a story about how things are being done honestly and correctly. Thanks!
—Rob Vanasco, PSCU
St. Petersburg, Fla.
If credit unions want to be treated like the FDIC treats banks, they will be in for a rude awakening. At this time, the NCUA cares about credit unions and whether or not they are happy. The FDIC doesn't. The FDIC does more comprehensive exams than the NCUA. If credit unions want the NCUA to be like the FDIC, they won't like the NCUA.
—joshmo
"Marijuana Businesses Entice CUs," Oct. 7
Sorry folks, I don't get this. Why would the credit union industry want to get involved in the violent world of drug trafficking? What is the upside here?
—Bill Board
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