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Members Win
As the services a credit union offers expands, it grows member roots deeper into the culture and future of the organization.
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Employees Win
The future of credit union jobs teem with growth through benefits such as increased total compensation and a new range of career advancement opportunities
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The Community Wins
As a credit union’s potential expands, they have the ability to make a greater impact in the community.
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Acquirer Representation
Expansion through merger is a cost effective way to increase market penetration within the existing market, acquire new branch locations, increase footprint, and add vital fields of membership (FOMs) to the charter.
Acquiree Representation
Our vast experience with boards and CEO’s provides us the insight and compassion to understand the many factors that drive the issues around merging into another credit union, as well as the obstacles that may hinder the process.
Advisory & Integration
Mergers are present in many growth plans as they are an effective way for credit unions to increase market share within existing markets and expand into new markets without the added cost of building out a new branch network organically.
Key Considerations in Merger
Credit union mergers are a huge undertaking. They can be confusing, are most certainly exhausting, and create a bit of chaos during the process. However, you can minimize all of this if you know what to expect and… Read More
Seven B.C. Credit Unions Explore Forming a “Regional Amalgamation”
In this atmosphere of hyper-competition in the financial services industry, credit unions throughout North America are exploring the potential of strengthening their positions through beneficial consolidations and mergers. In British Columbia, the potential benefits of a major consolidation… Read More
Credit Union Merger Approvals — August 2018
NCUA approved 16 mergers in August 2018 which increased from 14 last month. The number of mergers is up, and the combined assets of merged credit unions are also up nearly $1.0B compared to last month. For the… Read More
Credit Union Merger Approvals — July 2018
NCUA approved 14 mergers in July 2018 which increased from 12 last month. The number of mergers is up, and the combined assets of merged credit unions are also up nearly $159M compared to last month. For the… Read More
Bank Branch Acquisition Offers Credit Unions Another Option To Expand
As the recent acquisition of a community bank branch by Vocal Credit Union demonstrates, mergers aren’t the only avenue open to credit unions aiming to expand their reach and membership. Vocal CU, a $30 million financial cooperative based… Read More
Credit Union-Bank Merger Considerations
2017 saw a total of 7 credit union-buying-bank deals announced, with one being terminated. As of March 22, 2018, there have already been four deals of the same nature announced. More and more of the smaller community bank… Read More