Auto Lending By The Numbers (3Q17)
Credit unions have now posted 17 consecutive quarters of double-digit auto loan growth.
Credit unions have now posted 17 consecutive quarters of double-digit auto loan growth.
When SouthPoint Financial opened several new locations in an expanded field of membership, it took the opportunity to update its branching strategy to reflect the needs of a new era.
With a more favorable environment, credit unions are poised to make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
A change in the funds rate and 10-year note would bring the yield curve back into the realm of normal after years of being out of bounds.
Perception is a powerful reality in a world of commoditized financial service offerings.
What solutions could the future hold if the movement’s institutions leveraged their community connections to further the well-being of all involved?
To say goodbye to this quarter’s Strategy & Performance, find the 14 credit unions whose names are reminiscent of Europe.
California credit unions outperformed national averages on both sides of the balance sheet. Average loan balance, average share balance, and average member relationship were all higher than the national averages.
One Callahan millennial explains why she tends bar in addition to her 9-to-5.

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.
A Look Ahead To 2017