Ray Birch

The troubles that began in 2008 prompted Clarence Community & Schools FCU to begin paying closer attention to the "writing on the wall."

Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL) expects credit union indirect lending programs will benefit in the long run from the recent trough times.

Nancy Bodhorn, Manager of Spencerport FCU, can't narrow it down to one lesson from the recession, instead saying the CU learned to do a number of things better.

Credit unions across Ohio have learned since the economy collapsed in 2008 that it's not a bad thing to be called conservative, said Becky Hart, SVP of advocacy for the Ohio CU League.

The concept of saving money and driving revenue has become part of the fabric of ArrowPointe FCU since the recession.

Steven Sobotta, Director of Marketing at Actors FCU, said belt tightening and alternative income strategies were discussed right before the economy tanked, proving right the old adage that prevention is better than a cure.

As if 2.99% wasn't good enough as an across-the-board loan rate, America First FCU is giving members chances to win a 2012 Jeep Wrangler when they borrow.

David Tuyo, former interim CEO at the $1.2-billion Pen Air FCU, is moving on to Lending Solutions, Inc.

Has the National Credit Union Association's new corporate guidelines created more secure CUs?

The Supreme Court's decision last week to uphold President Obama's healthcare law may have a number of employers — including some credit unions-playing catch-up.

The Bank Transfer Day boon and the power of social media combined to help ArrowPointe FCU pull in $826,400 during its One Day Loan Sale, more than tripling results from the same promo a year ago.

Gone are the days when a credit union could simply throw out a low loan rate and get members to pay attention. Today it takes a rock-bottom price and something extra to stand out.

After some big banks backed out of a low-income housing project here, Tuscaloosa CU has stepped in to help struggling first-time homeowners achieve their dreams.

United Nations FCU can attest to the benefits of outsourcing to a third-party for mortgage appraisals and choosing the right company to do the work.

Pennsylvania State Employees CU is trying to turn the tide against the so-called ATM vigilantes.

Changes in consumer spending behavior and payment card usage demand FIs carefully segment their credit and debit strategies to grow revenue in the coming years.

Credit unions considering reissuing plastic to make the move to EMV might want to include contactless in the upgrade.

Credit unions are being urged to pay closer attention to a shift in consumer credit card usage.

The economy should continue its steady improvement, but that doesn't mean CUs can rest easy the remainder of this year.

What caused GTE FCU to slip into a financial tailspin and lose $74.7 million from 2008 through 2010 and how they worked diligently to overcome in the last few years to return to profitability.