Credit Union Mergers & Real Estate Due Diligence

Credit Union Mergers & Real Estate Due Diligence

Real estate holdings and leases are a big component in credit union mergers and can be one of the key advantages. For example, most institutions consider three to five years a reasonable time to reach break-even in a… Read More

The 3rd Best Day of My Life

3rd Best Day of My Life - A Credit Union Merger

We lifted our glasses of champagne in celebration; After months of evaluating merger proposals from several credit unions, selecting a finalist, and completing the final negotiations my client could finally breathe a sigh of relief.  Leaning back in… Read More

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Mergers & Acquisitions

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Mergers & Acquisitions

In the business world, mergers and acquisitions are often something feared by the masses. Credit unions, however, operate under a different umbrella where these activities should be seen as advantageous rather than detrimental. As a leader in your… Read More

Branches aren’t dead yet, invigorate your growth with mergers

Credit union branches and mergers

Chances are growth strategies will once again be the central topic of discussion at your strategic planning session this autumn. You’ve heard the prediction “branches are dead”. Stats show markets are over-branched. Banks are closing branches at a… Read More