Growth strategies

Northern California-based CU says new name better communicates its heart and soul.

West Town will pay $24.6 million in cash and stock for Sound Banking. The deal will close later this year.

The deal comes months after First Merchants bought a minority stake in Independent Alliance.

Some banks are looking to hire advisers or buy firms, while others are looking to get out of the business entirely.

Long Island-based CU celebrating 50th anniversary and hitting the $1 billion-asset mark this year.

An inside look at growth strategies from some of the top 10 CUs for potential membership growth.

Michigan-based credit union returns more than 50% of 2016 net earnings, $6 million awarded since 2013.

The California company will target nonprofits and the government sector on a national scale after hiring a pair of lenders.

Heartland will gain 12 branches around Denver and Boulder after it buys the $1.4 billion-asset Citywide.

Rogue Credit Union is growing rapidly, but insists it is not pursuing growth.

How partnerships with iconic Southern California institutions are helping expand the credit union's reach.

In spite of a FOM that spans 46 counties, the $523 million-asset credit union is keeping the focus on the South Florida market place – at least for now.

The $1.1 billion-asset credit union is focused on achieving its goal of "helping members find a way, not get in their way."

Once upon a time, credit unions could serve anyone they wanted and there was no such thing as “common bond.” Sounds like a fairy tale, but it turns out a select few still can.

Even with a massive FOM, the credit union is working to leverage existing relationships.

The $800 million-asset CU is using mergers and digital outreach to boost its brand and pick up membership across the state.

A simple rebranding in 1977 helped open up Golden 1 Credit Union to members throughout California.

Supporters of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, a Treasury program, are weighing the potential for budget cuts against the administration's interest in creating jobs and helping low-income communities.

What if your credit union could serve every man, woman and child in the U.S.? Turns out a select few already can.

Supporters of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, a Treasury program, are weighing the potential for budget cuts against the administration's interest in creating jobs and helping low-income communities.