What’s In A Charter Type?
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today’s lending landscape.
With deposits per branch up 50% in the past five years, many credit unions are redeploying staff to provide more holistic offerings such as financial counseling.
The regulator’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund distributed $3.8 million in grant funding last year, benefitting more than 140 credit unions.
Marketing spend is up since the onset of COVID-19, but fewer institutions are pursuing new identities, choosing instead to embrace familiarity.
Partnerships with emerging tech firms could benefit the bottom line for credit unions in the years ahead.
Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
Revenue per member has soared despite an industrywide slowdown in membership growth.
Census data shows credit unions have a lot of work in front of them to make housing affordable for members.
Online communities are rife with financial misinformation. Credit unions can help members — especially younger ones — sort the good intelligence from the bad.

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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.