The American Financial Health Crisis
Three takeaways from the first day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
Three takeaways from the first day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
No credit union exists solely to serve millennials … yet. However, making up First Millennial Credit Union brought to light what its creators really want from a financial institution.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Total assets at credit unions reached a record high of $1.4 trillion at year-end despite a drop in the number of institutions.
The “Guy in Flannel” series is the latest in a creative venture into market engagement and financial literacy for Virginia Credit Union.
The average member relationship surpassed $18,000 for credit unions in the New England states. In what other areas do these cooperatives excel?
Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
A day-long meeting at Visa headquarters provides insight into technology challenges.
LGFCU is creating a spinoff credit union to serve growing business services and mobile banking demands within its existing field of membership.
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.

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.