3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
A breakdown of the borrowings portfolio explains double-digit growth that’s highest since 2015.
By law, credit unions at a certain asset threshold must engage an outside CPA firm for an annual audit. But an inspection of today’s modern credit union includes much more than bean counting.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Rogue Credit Union is building a network that marries today’s member loyalty with tomorrow’s trends.
Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
See how money in the movement has shifted in the past 10 years in this interactive graphic from Callahan & Associates.
U.S. credit unions reported the lowest ever first quarter efficiency ratio in 2018.
The net interest margin at credit unions nationwide increased as interest income expanded more than $3 billion in the past year.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.

After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.