Doug Williams

Nov 27, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Doug Williams |Katie Stone |Darren Smith |Tom Pierce

Digital technology has been reshaping the financial sector at an amazing speed. To remain competitive, credit unions face the challenge of embracing digital transformation while retaining the personal touch of their member-first business model. Fortunately, digital technology can actually be used to help credit unions form a deeper understanding of their members and serve them in a way that is more relevant, personalized, and efficient.

Nov 20, 2024 | cuinsight.com | David Adams |Scott Butterfield |Doug Williams |Samantha Ziesemer

The first quarter of the year can feel like a clean slate for many people, especially where money management is concerned. Calendar milestones like New Year’s, No-Spend February and spring cleaning create natural momentum for people to re-evaluate their spending, savings, cash flow and debt management plans. Credit unions could be there for members during these moments of self-reflection and goal setting with personalized offers and solutions.

Nov 19, 2024 | cuinsight.com | David Adams |Scott Butterfield |Doug Williams |Jim Holt

The auto lending industry is facing numerous challenges, from market fluctuations to changing consumer preferences. Dealers are navigating a perfect storm of decreasing yet still high vehicle prices, stable but elevated interest rates, and rising consumer insurance premiums—all of which impact whether buyers can purchase a new vehicle. The supply of used vehicles has improved somewhat, but it remains a challenge, partly due to fewer leased vehicles returning to dealerships.

Nov 15, 2024 | cuinsight.com | JP Kelly |Doug Williams |Jim Holt |Jack Kelly

As mortgage rates are projected to trend downward in the new year, the market is gearing up for an upswing in loan volume. projects that rates will dip to an average of 5.9% in 2025, prompting a surge in mortgage origination volume from $1.68 trillion to $2.155 trillion. This shift spells significant opportunity for lenders—but only for those who are prepared.

Oct 11, 2024 | channel3000.com | Mark Prussin |Doug Williams

Click here for updates on this story    NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) -- A New York City subway operator who was stabbed by a rider remains hospitalized days after getting attacked at a station in Brooklyn. Myran Pollack, an MTA conductor for more than 25 years, was critically injured at the Utica Avenue station in Crown Heights after he said he told a man to get off the 4 train when it made the last stop.