The Credit Union Case for Rocket Mortgage® Partnerships

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Rocket Mortgage is one of America’s largest and most recognized lenders1. Their digital lending journey and client experience are nearly unmatched in their field. Not surprisingly, credit unions—and CU 2.0—think of Rocket Mortgage as the competition. But might they make better partners? For a surprising number of credit unions, the answer might be “yes.” Read […]

The Best New Credit Union Core Software with Fintech-Friendly Values

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The credit union world is getting faster paced, like it or not. AI—and the slew of new fintech solutions powered by it—calls for nimble, tech-ready architecture to support it. Legacy cores, while dependable, often lack the agility needed to keep up with the rapid evolution of fintech. That is, unless you love waiting a year […]

How Can Credit Unions Reduce Reliance on Fee Income and Reimagine Non-Interest Income?

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This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Credit unions are facing an event that could spell trouble if not properly and swiftly addressed: The industry’s big source of non-interest income, the non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee, is falling out of favor, both with […]

How Can Credit Unions Reinvent Themselves for Blockchain and DeFi?

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This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! This breakout panel at the CU 2.0 Brainstorm Event gathered to discuss all things blockchain and DeFi, exploring the potential that these Web3 concepts have to change both the member experience and infrastructure of credit […]

How Can Credit Unions Use Analytics to Improve the Member Experience?

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This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Credit unions have been historically slow to react to technological innovations, but that could change with data. Data analytics can help to monitor, operate, and enhance the member experience. That is, if they can access […]

How Can Credit Unions Incorporate BNPL and Installment Lending?

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This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Living in the age of convenience and instant gratification has financial implications and the landscape around lending is changing to reflect that. Over the last several years, we’ve seen massive growth in Buy Now, Pay […]

How Can Credit Unions Acquire and Support New Business Accounts?

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This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are a desirable but largely untapped resource as far as credit unions are concerned, not only as new loan sources, but also as a pool of potential new members. What’s […]

How Can Credit Unions Make Money Off of Fintechs?

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This blog is based on an expert discussion at our Summer 2022 Brainstorm Event. Register to attend our next one now! The relationship between fintechs and credit unions has evolved as credit unions make major tech advancements. Instead of competition, there’s more partnership. This opens up new revenue opportunities for progressive and forward-thinking credit unions. A […]

Credit Unions, Gen Z, and Harness Giving

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Quick note—the premise of this blog is based on Gen Z, but the fintech in question—Harness FI, connected to Harness Giving through its parent company Harness—isn’t built around Gen Z appeal. Millennial and Gen Z loyalty is not easily earned. Politically involved and environmentally conscious, these younger generations have high standards for companies. At the […]