3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2014
The combination of balance sheet dynamics, membership preference, and marketplace performance has the credit union industry primed for growth in 2015.
The combination of balance sheet dynamics, membership preference, and marketplace performance has the credit union industry primed for growth in 2015.
Social media is changing the face of customer service, and even institutions that don’t participate in social channels must take note.
Non-real estate lending picks up at the Indiana credit union.
This week, CreditUnions.com shines a light on six cooperatives that have embraced the nonphysical side of banking.
Consumers expect a seamless, real-time, consistent, and engaging experience in all their banking channels.
Industry preparing RBC commentary as NCUA rolls out annual regulatory review list with more to consider, and a deadline in August.
Qualified mortgage rules should reflect bigger credit unions as part of the solution, not part of the problem.
First mortgage loans outstanding and originations accelerated during the fourth quarter at the Florida credit union.
Albert Einstein hailed the power of compounding interest. But that power works both ways, as payday lenders well know.
A New Jersey credit union uses two channels to boost new auto loans in fourth quarter 2014.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

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.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

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?
CFPB Should Expand ‘Small Lender’ Definition