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.
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.
We aren’t known for our tight relationships with financial services providers, but credit unions can set their business apart from the competition.
Fourth quarter trends suggest credit unions will break MBL records.
Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
The appeals court reviewing the president’s travel ban could render a decision before the week’s end.
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
NCUA leader says expansion of acceptable bonds and other criteria for new membership markets is regulatory relief that doesn’t run counter to the Drumpf administration’s ban on new rules. Bankers have sued.
Credit unions seem to be dividing between mission-based and bank lite. What do you see?
If credit unions continue on their current path, will they be able to fund future loans solely through share growth?
Considerations to help any credit union assess its ALM policies, procedures, and management practices.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

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.
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