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Rough Waters Worth CU's Launch: Guest Opinion

August 23, 2013

How crazy is it to want to open a credit union when one is closing almost every day?


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How Vantage West is Optimizing Its Portfolio To Withstand Economic Cycles link

Upstart

From Upstart

When Vantage West CU decided to prioritize a seamless digital experience and data-driven lending decisions, they knew the right partner was critical. Download this case study and discover how they diversified their loan portfolio, acquired 1400 new members in 6 months, and built in flexibility to withstand the economic cycles.

Download Resource
How a Leading Credit Union Is Navigating Payments Modernization link

Alacriti

From Alacriti

The rise of instant payments and digital-first banking are driving credit unions to rethink their payment strategies. Learn how one credit union made key decisions around adopting instant payments, modernizing loan payments, and improving the member experience. Get insights into their approach, the challenges they overcame, and the results they achieved.

Download Resource
A Guide to Efficient Exception Tracking for Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.

Download Resource
The Future of Content Management in Banking: Why a Person-Centric Approach Is a Game-Changer for Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

Credit unions thrive on member relationships, but outdated systems and processes often get in the way. This white paper explores the benefits of a person-centric approach and how it can help your organization thrive.

Download Resource
From Data to Decisions: The Impact of Advanced Reporting on Credit Union Efficiency link

Alacriti

From Alacriti

Learn how modern reporting tools can empower your credit union to monitor payment trends, manage staffing needs, improve overall efficiency, and enhance your member experience.

Download Resource
The Benefits of Comprehensive Lockbox Services link

Alogent

From Alogent

Streamline receivables, reduce manual tasks, and improve cash flow with advanced lockbox solutions tailored for your credit union’s needs - inclusive of paper and electronic workflows.

Download Resource
5 Evolving Attack Methods in Credit Card Fraud link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.

Download Resource
Consumers' Financial Health and Spending Priorities Guide Credit Card Choices link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Unlock insights into the spending habits and motivations of new cardholders! Explore why so many chose general-purpose credit cards and what this trend means for industry leaders.

Download Resource
Supercharge Your Credit Card Program link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Struggling to keep your credit card program profitable? Discover why many leaders are turning to the agent issuing model.

Download Resource
Insourcing vs. Outsourcing: Top 3 Questions to Ask link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Does the value outweigh the risk? Review three key considerations when evaluating whether to invest in growing an internal credit card program or explore an outsourced solution.

Download Resource
Past, Present, Future: Technology in Payments link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

As quickly as technology advances, so do the expectations of your members. Learn what digital capabilities and solutions are trending, how much credit unions are investing, and what’s next in payments innovation.

Download Resource
New Report: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Consumer Credit Cards link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.

Download Resource
Optimizing Your Credit Card Rewards Program link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Struggling to find the balance between an appealing credit card rewards program and the cost of managing it? These consumer trends and industry perspectives will help guide your credit union to building a viable program in 2025.

Download Resource
FASTdocs: Revolutionizing Information Management at Banks and Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

Managing growing volumes of digital and physical information is becoming more of a challenge for credit unions. Discover a solution that simplifies workflows, ensures compliance, and enhances service delivery. Learn how to increase efficiency, secure data, and improve member experiences.

Download Resource
The Psychology of Payments: Understanding Your Member's Mindset To Achieve Long-term Growth link

Velera

From Velera

Members make payment decisions based on more than just convenience--psychological factors play a crucial role. Learn how to align your credit union’s strategies with member mindsets to enhance engagement, encourage loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. Discover key insights from new research that can help you connect with members in more meaningful ways.

Download Resource
The 2025 Digital Banking Playbook link

Alkami

From Alkami

The future of banking demands more than innovation--it requires actionable strategies. This 2025 playbook outlines 3 key strategies your credit union must adopt to thrive.

Download Resource
Business Banking Digital Maturity Model link

Alkami

From Alkami

Packed with data, insights and actionable strategies, this report outlines how your credit union can accelerate digital transformation initiatives in business banking to maintain market share in the increasingly competitive sector.

Download Resource
Near- and Non-Prime Quarterly Consumer Brief link

Open Lending

From Open Lending

Gain valuable insights into the latest trends shaping near- and non-prime auto lending, with expert analysis of market recovery, regional dynamics, and consumer behavior.

Download Resource
5 Considerations for Instant Issuance Deployment link

CPI

From CPI

Discover five critical factors you should consider when choosing to deploy an instant issuance solution -- all of which can affect cost, efficiency and member experience.

Download Resource
Market Study: The Application and Consumer Perception of Artificial Intelligence in Banking link

Alkami

From Alkami

This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.

Download Resource
The Ways We Pay, Day-to-Day link

CPI

From CPI

We worked with an independent researcher to conduct an online survey of over 2000 credit and debit card users to find out how people pay everyday. Download the results!

Download Resource
How Vantage West is Optimizing Its Portfolio To Withstand Economic Cycles link

Upstart

From Upstart

When Vantage West CU decided to prioritize a seamless digital experience and data-driven lending decisions, they knew the right partner was critical. Download this case study and discover how they diversified their loan portfolio, acquired 1400 new members in 6 months, and built in flexibility to withstand the economic cycles.

Download Resource
How a Leading Credit Union Is Navigating Payments Modernization link

Alacriti

From Alacriti

The rise of instant payments and digital-first banking are driving credit unions to rethink their payment strategies. Learn how one credit union made key decisions around adopting instant payments, modernizing loan payments, and improving the member experience. Get insights into their approach, the challenges they overcame, and the results they achieved.

Download Resource
A Guide to Efficient Exception Tracking for Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.

Download Resource
The Future of Content Management in Banking: Why a Person-Centric Approach Is a Game-Changer for Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

Credit unions thrive on member relationships, but outdated systems and processes often get in the way. This white paper explores the benefits of a person-centric approach and how it can help your organization thrive.

Download Resource
From Data to Decisions: The Impact of Advanced Reporting on Credit Union Efficiency link

Alacriti

From Alacriti

Learn how modern reporting tools can empower your credit union to monitor payment trends, manage staffing needs, improve overall efficiency, and enhance your member experience.

Download Resource
The Benefits of Comprehensive Lockbox Services link

Alogent

From Alogent

Streamline receivables, reduce manual tasks, and improve cash flow with advanced lockbox solutions tailored for your credit union’s needs - inclusive of paper and electronic workflows.

Download Resource
5 Evolving Attack Methods in Credit Card Fraud link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.

Download Resource
Consumers' Financial Health and Spending Priorities Guide Credit Card Choices link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Unlock insights into the spending habits and motivations of new cardholders! Explore why so many chose general-purpose credit cards and what this trend means for industry leaders.

Download Resource
Supercharge Your Credit Card Program link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Struggling to keep your credit card program profitable? Discover why many leaders are turning to the agent issuing model.

Download Resource
Insourcing vs. Outsourcing: Top 3 Questions to Ask link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Does the value outweigh the risk? Review three key considerations when evaluating whether to invest in growing an internal credit card program or explore an outsourced solution.

Download Resource
Past, Present, Future: Technology in Payments link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

As quickly as technology advances, so do the expectations of your members. Learn what digital capabilities and solutions are trending, how much credit unions are investing, and what’s next in payments innovation.

Download Resource
New Report: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Consumer Credit Cards link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.

Download Resource
Optimizing Your Credit Card Rewards Program link

Elan Credit Card

From Elan Credit Card

Struggling to find the balance between an appealing credit card rewards program and the cost of managing it? These consumer trends and industry perspectives will help guide your credit union to building a viable program in 2025.

Download Resource
FASTdocs: Revolutionizing Information Management at Banks and Credit Unions link

Alogent

From Alogent

Managing growing volumes of digital and physical information is becoming more of a challenge for credit unions. Discover a solution that simplifies workflows, ensures compliance, and enhances service delivery. Learn how to increase efficiency, secure data, and improve member experiences.

Download Resource
The Psychology of Payments: Understanding Your Member's Mindset To Achieve Long-term Growth link

Velera

From Velera

Members make payment decisions based on more than just convenience--psychological factors play a crucial role. Learn how to align your credit union’s strategies with member mindsets to enhance engagement, encourage loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. Discover key insights from new research that can help you connect with members in more meaningful ways.

Download Resource
The 2025 Digital Banking Playbook link

Alkami

From Alkami

The future of banking demands more than innovation--it requires actionable strategies. This 2025 playbook outlines 3 key strategies your credit union must adopt to thrive.

Download Resource
Business Banking Digital Maturity Model link

Alkami

From Alkami

Packed with data, insights and actionable strategies, this report outlines how your credit union can accelerate digital transformation initiatives in business banking to maintain market share in the increasingly competitive sector.

Download Resource
Near- and Non-Prime Quarterly Consumer Brief link

Open Lending

From Open Lending

Gain valuable insights into the latest trends shaping near- and non-prime auto lending, with expert analysis of market recovery, regional dynamics, and consumer behavior.

Download Resource
5 Considerations for Instant Issuance Deployment link

CPI

From CPI

Discover five critical factors you should consider when choosing to deploy an instant issuance solution -- all of which can affect cost, efficiency and member experience.

Download Resource
Market Study: The Application and Consumer Perception of Artificial Intelligence in Banking link

Alkami

From Alkami

This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.

Download Resource
The Ways We Pay, Day-to-Day link

CPI

From CPI

We worked with an independent researcher to conduct an online survey of over 2000 credit and debit card users to find out how people pay everyday. Download the results!

Download Resource
How Vantage West is Optimizing Its Portfolio To Withstand Economic Cycles link

Upstart

From Upstart

When Vantage West CU decided to prioritize a seamless digital experience and data-driven lending decisions, they knew the right partner was critical. Download this case study and discover how they diversified their loan portfolio, acquired 1400 new members in 6 months, and built in flexibility to withstand the economic cycles.

Download Resource
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