Painted Hills CUSO, LLC Secures Investments from Six Leading Credit Unions, Invests in Quilo, a New York-Based Fintech, and Collectively Partners to Revolutionize Fintech Collaboration for Balance Sheet Optimization

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Painted Hills CUSO, LLC, an innovative Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) focused on balance sheet management, is proud to announce significant investments from six distinguished credit unions: Rogue, MAPS, Carter, Community Financial, Skyla, and Central Willamette Credit Unions. This strategic infusion of capital marks a pivotal step in Painted Hills CUSO’s mission to streamline collaborations […]

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 […]

Financial Health, Organization, and LifeTidy: A Credit Union Opportunity

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Should credit unions care about their members’ financial health? Should they provide any tools to help with it? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, you should keep reading. If you answered “no,” then you should read this guide, change your mind, and then come back here and continue reading. Now, it’s time […]

Direct Investment in Fintech Companies vs. Investing Through a Fintech Fund: A Comprehensive Guide for Credit Union Executives

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Executive Summary In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, fintech stands as a transformative force, offering a myriad of opportunities for credit unions to modernize operations, diversify portfolios, and drive groundbreaking innovation. Yet, as we navigate this burgeoning field, a pivotal question arises: should credit unions invest directly in fintech startups or opt for fintech funds? […]

Tailwind and Custom Software Development for Credit Unions

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Credit unions are known for many things, such as member service, great rates, community involvement, and a lot of heart. Yet there’s a dark side, too. Heavy regulations, tight budget requirements, lighter staffing, and a lack of tailor-made solutions make for slower tech development and deployment than competitors. There may be a way around that. […]

Growing Your Direct Auto Loan Portfolio with Loanify

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How many direct auto loans do you preapprove for members? Yet, how many end up with dealer financing? Dealer financing is rarely the member’s best option. Financing is where the profit is, and you don’t want to lose it to used car dealerships. So, let’s dig into a new CUSO, Loanify, to see how they […]

Choosing Credit Union–Fintech Partnerships

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Let’s get one thing clear: Credit unions are generally not known for their technology. It’s rarely the most innovative, convenient, or user friendly. In many cases, credit union technology is years (sometimes many!) behind competitors.

CU 2.0 Fintech Friday: iink Endorsements

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It’s CU 2.0 Fintech Friday! Today, Chris Otey sits down with iink Endorsements to discuss all things credit union, fintech, and digital innovation. This series is meant to introduce potential partners and vendors to your credit union. We won’t highlight any fintech foes or digital distractions for your credit union’s CEO! iink Endorsements for Insurance […]

CU 2.0 Fintech Friday: Posh Technologies

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It’s CU 2.0 Fintech Friday! Today, Chris Otey sits down with Posh Technologies to discuss all things credit union, fintech, and digital innovation. Last time we spoke, Posh has grown considerably, in both member services and capital. Posh Technologies is still harnessing the power of AI and machine learning to provide chatbots for banks, credit unions, […]