The CU 2.0 Blog covers trends, technologies, strategies, and organizations.

immediate loan funding credit union member experience with valiify

More than 40% of borrowers abandon a loan application if funding takes more than a few days. Mega banks and fintechs are …

best online account opening solutions for credit unions

The first interaction a new (potential) member has with your credit union is opening an account. It sets the tone for your …

You probably have forgotten about the role of credit unions in the country’s marijuana business – estimated to be north of $40 …

What exactly does a credit union’s chief strategy officer do? 

Could shared services be the cure that puts a halt to the epidemic of mergers among credit unions?

credit union data hygiene

Imagine brushing your teeth once a year. Sounds gross, right? Now imagine reviewing your underwriting guidelines and portfolio strategy with the same …

Did you know over half of U.S. homeowners have mortgage rates below 4%—and with today’s rates above 6%, who can blame them …

ai and tech tips for credit union branch managers

As Internet banking began to pick up steam in the late 90s, lots of people predicted that brick-and-mortar credit union branches would …

credit union ai automation vs jobs

As credit unions evaluated AI in recent years, the buzz around job automation shifted from hopeful to urgent. When the original post …

Youth banking is surging in 2025, driven by renewed optimism and timely innovation.