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This month, LEVERAGE is spotlighting two key partners—Common Bond Title and CU NextGen—both offering impactful solutions that help credit unions strengthen operations, streamline processes, and deliver an exceptional member experience. Common Bond Title delivers fast, reliable, compliant, credit-union–friendly title and settlement services designed to streamline mortgage operations and elevate member experience. With responsive support, transparent processes, and proven accuracy, it helps credit unions close loans confidently and strengthen member trust—all while driving operational efficiency and growth. Learn More About Common Bond Title! CU NextGen is a technology-focused CUSO dedicated to modernizing credit union operations through integrated digital solutions. Their Member Relationship Management platform unifies CRM, workflows, e-signatures, chatbots, and robotic process automation, giving credit unions a 360-degree view of each member while eliminating manual, repetitive tasks. With tools like RPA Genie and no-code AppForms, CU NextGen empowers credit unions to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and deliver faster, more personalized service. Together, Common Bond Title and CU NextGen provide powerful support for credit unions seeking to strengthen lending operations and improve the member journey. To learn more about how these partners can support your credit union, visit MyLEVERAGE.com or contact a League Consultant at consult@myleverage.com. |
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In this month’s Learning with LEVERAGE, we’re featuring an insightful webinar, Effective ATM Program Management, taking place on Tuesday, December 9, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Join us as we explore the key benefits of strong ATM program management, the value of choosing a partner who aligns with your institution’s strategic vision, and the range of services and solutions that support an effective ATM strategy. This session is designed to equip you with practical knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and elevate your program’s impact. |
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Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 11, from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET and join us for “Leverage Office Essentials: Smart Procurement and Savings for Small Credit Unions.” Credit unions are facing unprecedented cost pressures, compliance demands, and the need for peak operational efficiency. Procurement is no longer just a necessity, it's your most critical strategic tool! You’ll gain insight into how smarter purchasing can support member service, streamline staff workflows, and deliver substantial bottom-line savings. We’ll walk through how Leverage Office Essentials—one of the nation’s leading Business to Business suppliers—provides credit unions with contract pricing, simplified online ordering, local pickup options, detailed spend reporting, and crucial support for tax-exempt and P-card purchasing. |
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Credit Union Audit Group is a credit union focused auditing firm that serves 242 institutions across the U.S. The team provides a full range of audit services designed specifically for credit unions. This includes Annual Supervisory Committee Audits, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Audits, ACH Audits, Safe Act Audits, Interim Audits, Member Account Verification, 990 taxes, and much more. Auditors work exclusively with credit unions, which allows them to understand the regulatory expectations, member service environment, and operational realities that set credit unions apart from other financial institutions. To help credit unions prepare for the year ahead, Credit Union Audit Group is launching a simple, no pressure way to explore potential savings on audit services. Credit unions are invited to “name your audit price” by sharing what they currently pay for annual audit work or the price they would prefer to pay moving forward. Credit Union Audit Group will review the request and determine whether they can meet that price while maintaining the high-quality service and credit union expertise they are known for. This approach gives credit unions an easy opportunity to compare costs, evaluate options, and see whether a more cost-effective audit solution is available. For credit unions that have not worked with Credit Union Audit Group before, it also provides a straightforward entry point to learn about the firm and its services. Credit unions interested in receiving a customized quote can reach out directly to Credit Union Audit Group to begin the process. For more information visit https://www.cuauditgroup.com, or contact Marcus King at marcus.king@cuauditgroup.com or (662) 322-1038. |
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How do you find the best solutions without the hassle of vetting dozens of providers? Steve Willis, President of LEVERAGE, and Samantha A.M. Beeler, President of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, along with a few of our credit union partners shared their input on "How We LEVERAGE." LEVERAGE is the for-profit affiliate of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates. We partner with preferred, best-in-class solutions providers so we can equip you with the products and services you need to grow your financial institution. Long story short, LEVERAGE is passionate about finding solutions to help your credit union prosper - saving you time and giving you confidence in every partnership. "LEVERAGE has our back and is there for us as a credit union, our not-for-profit mission, and serving our members in the proper way. That's what you look for in a partner." - Chadwick Evans, Executive Vice President of Lending at Associated Credit Union Ready to explore solutions for your credit union? Visit myleverage.com or email consult@myleverage.com. |
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Has your credit union fraud losses increased due to bad actors? Do you want to know how to reduce them? Join TruStage on Wednesday, December 17, at 2:00 p.m. ET for the Impact of Large Losses webinar taught by Becky Garton, Risk and Compliance Solutions/Risk Consultant at TruStage. The frequency and severity of some losses have increased significantly in 2024, and many are attributable to account takeovers, check fraud, ITM fraud, ATM jackpotting and ATM smash and grabs. Bad actors are using innovative fraud schemes and deploying age-old tactics with new twists – some getting hit with six- and seven-figure dollar losses. This session will cover these loss specifics and address how many of these losses and their severity can be significantly minimized with proper loss controls. |