Filene Research Institute

Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


Innovation Blog

  1. Taking the First Steps

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    Millions of Americans are unbanked and cut off from formal financial services. They turn to check cashers, payday lenders, and pawn shops for transaction and lending services- at a high price. Credit unions have a crucial role to play in the efforts to educate and serve the unbanked and underserved. With help from one of Filene i3’s newest innovations, the First Step Program, credit unions can help these unbanked and underserved.

    Download a copy of our recent First Step Program Blueprint First Step Program Blueprint or visit the First Step Program’s project information page for a copy of the team’s Concept Document and additional information to help you offer this innovation to your members.

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