Indirect Lending At Year-End 2016
Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.
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.
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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?
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Headlines seldom make a business plan or tell you what to do next.
Trump needs to start working on big issues and stay away from the petty stuff or he will destroy what is left of the goodwill in the markets.
The fluctuating economy has had a large effect on the millennial mindset. Here are some of the overarching problems that permeate the generation.

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.

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 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.

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.
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