3 Graphs That Show The Strength In Credit Union Lending
Strong consumer and real estate lending helped credit union loan originations set a record midyear high.
Strong consumer and real estate lending helped credit union loan originations set a record midyear high.
How do young people communicate? What brands do they like? How can employers attract them? All this and more in this CreditUnions.com Graphic Of The Week.
Auto lending hit an all-time high in March 2015. What should credit unions know to keep up with the changing auto lending landscape? Find out in this graphic of the week.
As of March 31, 2015, natural person credit unions reported a total of $217.4 million in supplemental capital. What is this capital and where does it come from?
As former Campbell Soup CEO Doug Conant said, “To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.”
When done correctly, member onboarding can be an effective way to deepen financial relationships. These few simple steps can help any credit union better connect with its members.
Mobile banking convenience and smartphone prevalence is prompting more consumers to use mobile banking. See what they are doing in this week’s graphic.
To buck the trend in rising merger rates, credit unions are developing innovative ways to operate independently.
Hard hit during the recession, the Sand States kickoff 2015 with a return to growth.
Today, 40% fewer credit unions offer member insurance than in 2011. That’s an opportunity for credit unions to offer members a dependable product and peace of mind.

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.