Lending By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit union loan originations reached an all-time high of $485.55 billion, growing at a rate of 5.2% over the past 12-months.
Credit union loan originations reached an all-time high of $485.55 billion, growing at a rate of 5.2% over the past 12-months.
Credit unions continue to invest in local businesses within their communities in 2017.
At 34.7% of the industry’s loan portfolio, auto loans were important to credit unions of every size across the country in 2017.
Credit union revenue recorded the highest year-end growth since 2006. What else happened in 2017?
Annual auto loan growth was higher for credit unions in the Southeast than for the overall industry, yet charge-offs were lower than for other regions. In what other areas did these credit unions excel?
Looking at the industry’s average member relationship, accounts per member, and dividend payout shows the bond credit unions and members share in 4Q17.
Takeaways from the second day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.
Every detail in the member experience sends a message about how they should act. Thoughtful tweaks on the credit union’s part can lead to smarter choices from members.
The big bank-backed P2P offering is rolling out in earnest as an emerging channel that might have the chops to be champ.
Three takeaways from the first day of the 2018 LendIt Fintech conference.

Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.

Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.

It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.

Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.

From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.

Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.

From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.

An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.