CU*Answers, a 100% credit union-owned cooperative CUSO, is approaching the end of its 2016 business year and is looking forward to what 2017 will bring for its core processing system, CU*BASE. Coming right on the heels of the 2014 File Expansion Project comes the next major initiative around the CU*BASE core database: the M-Up Membership…
AuditLink, the auditing and compliance division of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers, spent part of their time at the recent CU*Answers Strategic Board Planning Session reflecting on the successes and areas for growth with its Examination Innovation initiative. The group’s objective is to improve the examination process by making it less of a burden on both credit…
CU*Answers, a 100% credit union-owned cooperative CUSO, recently announced that it is in the process of adding a second decision model to their core data processing system, CU*BASE®. CU*Answers is working with Experian to build three different offerings for the network. “With the added options we see the ability for our credit unions to put…
West Michigan-based core data processor, CU*Answers, is working hard to lay the groundwork for future API development. With the CUSO’s 2016 business year nearly in the books, ending September 30, CU*Answers business units and credit union partners are excited to begin development. Brian Maurer, VP of Software Development said: “In 2017, clients, vendors, and CU*Answers…
Xtend, Inc., the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based multi-owned cooperative CUSO, recently participated at the strategic board planning session of partner CUSO, CU*Answers on Mackinac Island. Scott Collins, Xtend CEO, was on hand to engage with network partners discussing the upcoming year and further into the future for CU*Answers, and how Xtend fits into those plans. “What…
CU*Answers, a West Michigan-based core data processor, has moved its IBM i High Availability (HA) computer from Michigan to the facilities of partner CUSO Site-Four in South Dakota. For years, CU*Answers has had primary server facilities in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with its HA back up servers in Muskegon, Michigan. Dave Wordhouse, CU*Answers VP of Network…
Last fall, CU*NorthWest implemented big changes in the flexibility of ACH postings configurations. Credit unions can select from multiple posting times to control when their credits and debits are posted for the day, adding a layer of convenience to routine ACH processing. Since then, the firm has quietly prepared for the September 23rd deadline set…
CU*NorthWest, a 100% credit union-owned cooperative CUSO, headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington, will be an exhibitor at the 2016 Washington North West Credit Union Association MAXX Convention, October 11th through the 13th. CU*NorthWest would like to invite all area credit unions who are attending to stop by booth #50 and learn about the CUSO. Elizabeth…
Chatter Yak!, the Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based CUSO specializing in marketing, advertising and social media consulting, announced yet another incredible success story from one of their clients using Yak Tracker, their premium lead generation application, which allows credit unions to use social and digital media to generate leads and revenue. Honor Credit Union, a $700 million CU…
Participants from nine credit unions recently graduated from CU*Answers’ first annual Building Solutions as a Co-Op Boot Camp. Over the course of a year, enrollees spent a total of 8 days working with CU*Answers insiders to gain a perspective on how the cooperatively owned CUSO designs and builds products and solutions, and the processes that…