The holidays are typically a frenzy of parties, shopping and family reunions. Giving back to the community is also a major part of the holiday season. Credit unions are active participants during the holiday season and also give back to the community by extending their generosity to their customers. In keeping with the holiday spirit,... read more

It seems as though every bank today has a mobile app or offers easier ways to bank from your computer. Credit unions are not far behind. In fact some larger credit unions are ahead of banks when it comes to technological advances like web chat, click to call or remote tellers. The reason for this... read more

In the wake of the housing bubble’s burst and the aftermath leading to the Great Recession, credit union membership has grown. The driving forces behind membership increases are assisting in home purchasing and refinancing of existing home mortgages. Since their inception, credit union memberships have resulted in customers wanting to open low interest checking accounts,... read more

When asked which political party tends to ally itself with the credit industry, Patrick La Pine, the president and CEO of the League of Southern Credit Unions, stated that both major parties have warmly received the industry. Having worked with individual lawmakers, the credit industry has received support in regards to Member Business Lending (MBL)... read more

Small Digital Screens: Credit Unions Technologically Advancing Credit union branches are making innovative additions by installing small digital, Internet-connected flat screens for optimal member experience inside branch buildings. In today’s society, we are attracted by technological perks, rather than paper brochures. Credit unions are aware of the soon-shall-be obsolete brochure and quickly adopting this new... read more