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Grant Funding In 2016
Low-income credit unions from 41 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands received grant awards last year. How much did they receive? And where did the money go?
2016 Credit Union Impact Report
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
Which states rank top in the nation for credit union auto loan originations?
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that’s an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
Share balances in third quarter increased at the fastest rate since fourth quarter 2009, but the loan-to-share ratio still grew.
6 Small Earnings Ratios With A Large Impact On Credit Unions
The national average for each of these six mighty metrics is less than 10 percentage points, but even a change of a few basis points can make a big difference to a credit union.
More Marketing. More Members. More Market Share.
Credit unions have ramped up marketing efforts and are reaping the benefits.
The Relationship Between Credit Union Size And Core Conversion Frequency
One asset-based peer group is 2.5 times more likely to convert core processors than other peer groups. Which one is it?
Technology Offerings At Credit Unions
Grant Funding In 2016
2016 Credit Union Impact Report
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
The Importance Of First Quarter Share Growth
Third Quarter 2016 Shares By The Numbers
6 Small Earnings Ratios With A Large Impact On Credit Unions
More Marketing. More Members. More Market Share.
The Relationship Between Credit Union Size And Core Conversion Frequency
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Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.

42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.

Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.

Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.

Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.

CDFIs By The Numbers
CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.

Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.

Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.

6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.

What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.