Auto Loans By The Numbers (4Q17)
At 34.7% of the industry’s loan portfolio, auto loans were important to credit unions of every size across the country 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.
Re-usable booster rockets deliver a powerful lesson about sustainability and strategic thought in the credit union space.
The company’s new Retail and Services Solution provides end-to-end lending and account opening across multiple channels through a single back-end.
The Texas app developer’s out-of-the-box format offers a banking experience driven by the member experience.
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.

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

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

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.

Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.

The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.

The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.

A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.

Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.

Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
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