3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
A breakdown of the borrowings portfolio explains double-digit growth that’s highest since 2015.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Different generations require different conversations. This interactive series shows how credit unions can serve all ages.
See how money in the movement has shifted in the past 10 years in this interactive graphic from Callahan & Associates.
U.S. credit unions reported the lowest ever first quarter efficiency ratio in 2018.
The net interest margin at credit unions nationwide increased as interest income expanded more than $3 billion in the past year.
As loan growth outpaces deposit growth, the industry loan-to-share ratio reaches 82.9%.
As calls for gender parity grow louder, the credit union industry has already made large strides.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.

The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.

CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.

Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.

Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.

Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.

As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.

Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.

Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.

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

At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.