2016 Credit Union Impact Report
February 21, 2017
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Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
Blogs
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
February 21, 2017
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Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
Fourth Quarter Employment By The Numbers
February 21, 2017
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Credit unions added more than 10,000 employees nationwide over the course of 2016.
Which Credit Union Can I Join?
February 20, 2017
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If prospective members can’t easily determine whether they are eligible to join a credit union, they’ll lose patience and interest.
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
February 20, 2017
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Which states rank top in the nation for credit union auto loan originations?
Smart Money Plays Dumb
February 16, 2017
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Wall Street has fought the bull market for the past year, always looking for a better buying opportunity.
Fee Elimination, Loan Trends, And Strategy Development
February 13, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q 2016)
February 13, 2017
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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.
How To Build Millennial Loyalty
February 13, 2017
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We aren’t known for our tight relationships with financial services providers, but credit unions can set their business apart from the competition.
2016 Was A Good Year For Member Business Lending
February 13, 2017
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Fourth quarter trends suggest credit unions will break MBL records.
2016 Credit Union Impact Report
Lending, savings, community support, and more. Credit unions had a busy year.
What’s The Deal With Loan Participations?
Credit unions are on track to hit $2.3 billion in participations sold in fourth quarter 2016.
Fourth Quarter Employment By The Numbers
Credit unions added more than 10,000 employees nationwide over the course of 2016.
Which Credit Union Can I Join?
If prospective members can’t easily determine whether they are eligible to join a credit union, they’ll lose patience and interest.
Auto Market Share In 3Q 2016
Which states rank top in the nation for credit union auto loan originations?
Fee Elimination, Loan Trends, And Strategy Development
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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.
How To Build Millennial Loyalty
We aren’t known for our tight relationships with financial services providers, but credit unions can set their business apart from the competition.
2016 Was A Good Year For Member Business Lending
Fourth quarter trends suggest credit unions will break MBL records.
Browse Topics
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
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?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
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.
Balancing Growth And Risk In Uncertain Lending Environments
Callahan & Associates
Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.
The Line Between Growth And Impact Was Blurry. Wright-Patt Decided To Redraw It.
Savana Morie
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.
Smarter Scheduling Delivers Faster Service And Lower Costs For 4Front Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
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.
Smart Money Plays Dumb