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Guest: Azra Samiee Insights on New York City travel by Credit Union Conversations host Mark Ritter and guest Azra Samiee reveal authentic experiences beyond typical tourist attractions. In this engaging episode, Mark shares his journey from small-town Pennsylvania to becoming a NYC enthusiast, while Azra, a 13-year Brooklyn resident, offers insider recommendations. Discover Brooklyn neighborhoods […]

Guest: ERIK HARWOOD Credit union lending strategies take center stage as host Mark Ritter of Credit Union Conversations welcomes Erik Harwood from Sun East Federal Credit Union. Erik shares insights on navigating today’s commercial lending landscape and adapting to the normalized liquidity management environment of 2025. The conversation explores innovative residential mortgage lending programs, including […]

Guest: Azra Samiee Azra and Mark introduce Inclusiv’s new business lending program for credit unions in New York state. IN THIS EPISODE: KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCE LINKS: Mark Ritter WebsiteMark Ritter – LinkedInAzra Samiee – LinkedInSmall Business | Inclusiv Mark Ritter is the CEO of MBFS and an expert in credit unions and business lending. His primary […]

Guest: PHIL LOVE “We don’t do agricultural lending.” That’s the common phrase uttered across America, but why? Phil Love, the leader of Pactola, and Mark Ritter delve into the benefits of agricultural lending, how to approach it, and the advantages for lenders. IN THIS EPISODE: KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCE LINKS: Mark Ritter WebsiteMark Ritter – LinkedInPactola […]

GuestS: Pankaj Jain Are you ready to revolutionize your Credit Union with cutting-edge AI? How can Pankaj Jain’s expertise in technology and entrepreneurship transform your digital lending? Welcome to Credit Union Conversations, where we unpack the future of finance with industry trailblazers. Join host Mark Ritter as he dives deep with Pankaj Jain, exploring AI […]

Guest: KEITH KOVAL Discover the credit union trends that are driving success in today’s credit unions. Join host Mark Ritter on Credit Union Conversations as he and Keith Koval explore credit union loan volume growth and business lending participation loans, shaping the industry. This episode explores the evolving landscape of credit unions, highlighting trends that […]

GuestS: FRANK DIEKMANN Want to stay ahead in the Credit Union industry? Curious about how Frank Diekmann has shaped Credit Union Media? Join Mark Ritter on Credit Union Conversations and Frank Diekmann, the visionary behind CU Daily, to unpack the evolution of Credit Union Media. From Trade Publications to navigating Press Releases, this episode uncovers […]

Guest: KEITH KOVAL Calling all College Football fans, are you ready to kick off the season with some bold predictions? Want to know who’s topping the Big 10 and SEC? Join us on this episode of MBFS Quick Hits, where Mark Ritter and Keith Koval from MBFS dive into the gridiron action. From Pittsburgh to […]

GuestS: Todd Harper and Mike Radway Mark and his two guests, Mike Radway and Todd Harper, go deep with a history lesson on the passing of HR 1151. This legislation paved the way for credit union growth in the past 25 years. Both Todd and Mike worked in the office of Rep. Paul Kanjorski at […]

Guest: Todd Stauffer Are you looking to boost your credit union’s loan portfolio? Want to stay ahead in the competitive world of financial services? In this episode of Credit Union Conversations, host Mark Ritter, CEO of MBFS, sits down with Todd Stauffer, our seasoned Relationship Manager in Western Pennsylvania, to share insights on succeeding in […]