Small CU Resources
Dedicated support tailored to the unique needs of smaller credit unions.
Small Credit Union Network
Impact Grant Program
The CCUA's Impact Grants give credit unions $300M or less in assets the boost they need to turn innovative ideas into action—enhancing member service and supporting their communities. From tech upgrades to financial wellness programs, these grants help member credit union do more.
Small Credit Union Catalog
The Small Credit Union Resources member catalog features trusted CCUA partners offering tailored tools and services for small credit unions—plus information on the Impact Grant Program—to strengthen operations and support growth in a changing financial landscape.
Featured Small Credit Union Partners
Learn more about our partners serving small credit unions
Ascent Platform
Ascent Platform gives small credit unions high-impact digital tools for member experience, efficiency, and growth—including branded digital account opening and AI-powered consumer lending—with rapid integration to any core, plus CCUA grant funding and member discounts to make access more affordable.
Confer Solutions
Confer Solutions provides AI-driven lending and marketing tools that help small credit unions modernize operations and deliver a more personalized member experience without requiring a large IT team, with pricing designed to stay affordable for smaller institutions.
MemberClose
Built for small credit unions, MemberClose simplifies the lending process and boosts loan closures. The no-monthly fee cloud-based platform offers access to top providers for credit reporting, appraisals, and document preparation, enhancing member service and staff retention. From credit repair to closing, the MemberClose all-in-one real estate lending process minimizes errors and processing time, benefiting both staff and members.
Posh AI
Posh - AI for Credit Unions offers members a more effective way to communicate, providing and delivering intelligent, empathetic support, conversations and digital experiences through AI-driven call automation and cross-selling capabilities. Posh serves credit unions with multiple AI Assistants, so whether if it for voice, digital or employee knowledge, Posh has a solution creates efficiencies across multiple areas.
Reseda Group
Reseda Group—an MSU Federal Credit Union–owned CUSO—connects small credit unions to a curated ecosystem of innovative, API-driven solutions spanning digital lending, member engagement, fraud and cybersecurity, payments, and analytics to boost competitiveness, efficiency, and the member experience.
Robert Half
Robert Half helps small credit unions hire faster by connecting them with temporary and permanent professionals through dedicated recruiters and smart matching technology, with exclusive CCUA member benefits like special rates, reduced conversion fees, and volume rebates.
Salus
Salus helps small credit unions offer automated, transaction-data–driven microloans with real-time decisions and seamless core integration—plus a Stress Score that flags early signs of member financial distress to support proactive outreach.
Cooperative Education
Free BSA Training: Cooperative Education provides complimentary Bank Secrecy Act training for all staff and board members of our member credit unions. Request this member benefit through on-demand videos, virtual events, or in-person sessions.
Discounted training and events for small credit unions: Take 20% off of event tickets and Cooperative Education signature training programs at registration.
Webinars: The CCUA partners with the Credit Union Webinar Network to bring you the best webinars and training in the industry. The CUWN offers a discounted price of $169 per on-demand link to credit unions under $50 Million in assets.
Mortgage Academy: Member credit unions receive a discount on the Mortgage Academy, an innovative online training program. Learn more about the progressive on-demand virtual program.
Small CU Series
Explore the Small Credit Union Webinar Series Archive for recordings of past sessions featuring industry experts, practical resources, and strategies designed specifically to help small credit unions navigate challenges and plan for growth. Register for the April 2026 sessions for a head start on your training journey.
Compliance Resources
Complimentary services for CCUA member credit unions: InfoSight360 brings together the power of compliance products to provide a comprehensive suite of resources for all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC).
- InfoSight: A compliance resource hub offering operational-area summaries, state-specific guidance, FAQs, alerts, and tools like assignments and a compliance calendar to support ongoing reviews.
- CU PolicyPro: A policy management platform for storing, updating, and distributing credit union policies with 230+ customizable templates, version control, activity tracking, and configurable user access.
- ComplySight: allows credit unions to track and manage compliance efforts through a cloud-based management systems and is available at no cost to credit unions with assets under $100 million.
Join the CCUA Compliance Network
CompliMENTARY HOTLINES
Compliance Hotline
- Connect with a team of experts to answer your compliance related questions, enjoy hotline access as a free CCUA member benefit.
- Call: 800-842-1242, option 4
- Email - complianceconnection@ccua.org
Human Resources Hotline
- Certified human resources professionals are only a call away and ready to answer questions, offer advice, and provide guidance. Access the HR hotline as a free CCUA member benefit.
- Call: 877-662-6444
America's Credit Unions Small CU Committee
America’s Credit Unions’ Small Credit Union Committee champions the success of smaller credit unions as essential to the future of the movement. Meeting quarterly, the committee elevates small credit union perspectives to help shape policy and deliver resources tailored to their unique needs.
BSA Training
Sign up now for essential Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training, offered at no additional cost to CCUA member credit unions! This training is available through a variety of delivery methods: recorded on-demand, virtual live events, or in-person sessions.
Chapters
CCUA Chapters provide leadership, education, and networking opportunities within local communities. Chapters bring credit unions together to connect regularly, build relationships, and exchange ideas that strengthen the credit union community.
Salary Survey
For small credit unions (under $50M assets), America's Credit Unions offers a specific Staff Salary Report with detailed data on nearly 50 roles, base pay, incentives, and filters for asset size, region, and more, crucial for competitive compensation planning.
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning helps credit union boards and leadership align on priorities, goals, and a clear roadmap for the year ahead.
America’s Credit Unions resources:
CCUA support:
CCUA can facilitate strategic planning sessions for small credit unions and boards, from priority setting to an actionable plan.
Small Credit Union Connection Newsletter
The Small Credit Union Connection is CCUA’s newsletter for credit unions at $300M in assets or less, sharing tailored solutions, free or discounted offerings, and key topics and trends to keep this community connected year-round.
