After conducting in-depth research on income disparity and wealth gaps throughout California, Golden 1 made a five-year, $10 million investment in a local community.
Marginalized communities are largely unbanked or underserved, but credit unions can bolster inclusivity and enhance the financial wellbeing of these groups.
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
Rising electric vehicle usage has led some institutions to install electric vehicle charging stations at branches. The move could help both the planet and the bottom line.
There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
The playing field isn’t always even, but credit unions can attract new members, increase deposit volume, and remain viable without sacrificing ethics, standards, or community commitment.
More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.
Positive views of small business transcend political party, age, and gender.
A program at Abound Credit Union has helped hundreds of would-be small business owners since its launch eight years ago.
Summit Credit Union has partnered with a local startup to sponsor a one-year fellowship for women entrepreneurs.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.
Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.
Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.
Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.
Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.
The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’