Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (2Q18)
The total number of credit unions dropped by 50 in the second quarter, and membership expanded 4.3%, the equivalent of 4.7 million new members. What else happened in the second quarter?
The total number of credit unions dropped by 50 in the second quarter, and membership expanded 4.3%, the equivalent of 4.7 million new members. What else happened in the second quarter?
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Advances in staff and technology underpin credit unions’ ability to serve more members per location, and the numbers show it.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit unions attracted new members and deepened relationships in the second quarter of 2018.
Taking time throughout the year to discuss the credit union’s strategic direction will help leaders address changes to the landscape as they occur.
Unscramble the names of these 12 credit unions whose names go ’round and ’round and ’round.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
An interactive graphic by Callahan & Associates highlights ROM leaders by state. Who’s tops in your state?
Based on September traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.

Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.

Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.

Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.

After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.

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 novel 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.
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