Shares By The Numbers (1Q17)
For the 10th consecutive quarter, credit unions increased share balances. Share balances increased a record-breaking 8.4% and neared $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2017.
For the 10th consecutive quarter, credit unions increased share balances. Share balances increased a record-breaking 8.4% and neared $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2017.
Credit card lending is on the rise at the nation’s credit unions.
First quarter 2017 marked the 11th consecutive quarter that credit unions have posted double-digit lending growth.
CUSOs help credit unions provide key services to members.
Credit unions that participate in member business lending, a full 35.9% of the industry, posted 15.2% year-over-year growth, and total MBL balances hit a record high of $62.7 billion as of March 31, 2017.
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There are three times the number of credit unions than banks in Idaho, and members are making the most of the credit union movement. Idaho credit unions post the third-best performance among all 50 states for member, asset, loan, and share growth.
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A look at one recent merger shows how information shared and withheld can influence the outcome: the disappearance of yet another credit union with a proud, long history.

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Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
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