Is Indirect Lending Worth The Cost?
Pumping up membership via indirect loans can be beneficial, but the strategy has its downsides.
Pumping up membership via indirect loans can be beneficial, but the strategy has its downsides.
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Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Commercial real estate loans now comprise more than 90% of the total portfolio, but economic shifts could blunt their growth.
Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in the loan portfolio?
A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s big game.
Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
After seeking a credit card to use during a semester abroad, a college student laments that her credit union couldn’t meet her needs as well as a fintech.

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.

A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.

Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.

Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
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