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.
First quarter 2017 marked the 11th consecutive quarter that credit unions have posted double-digit lending growth.
Credit card lending is on the rise at the nation’s credit unions.
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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