U.S. Mortgages: Credit Unions Vs. Banks
What does new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data say about credit union performance?
What does new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data say about credit union performance?
In episode No. 658, Callahan Industry Analyst Liz Furman digs deep into national and regional data and debunks the myth that credit union membership and asset growth is strictly due to mergers.
Traders are doing little besides watching the newswires for election news.
When the agency sets no measurable goals, it’s hard for credit unions to hold it accountable.
Conversions, barriers, and a 2017 outlook.
The agency’s board ducks responsibility and shrouds in secrecy what’s happening with $3 billion in recoveries from the sellers of dubious private mortgage securities.
While home equity lines of credit and second mortgages account for a smaller portion of real estate loans, consumers are using them to a great extent.
Credit union membership has increased 3.8% since second quarter 2015, and the industry served a record 106.2 million members as of midyear.
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Financial tech trade show had big focus on increasing access to credit, both in rating risk and making lending fast and convenient.

CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.

A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.

Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.

Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.

After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.

Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.

The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.

Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.
Election Nerves Leading Traders To Dream Big