As the economic ramifications of COVID-19 swept through the country, the personal savings rate hit an all-time high as consumers moved their savings into deposit accounts.
During the social and economic uncertainty of the past several months, members and non-members turned to their financial institutions for help. Second quarter data tells that story.
Low interest rates and federal aid combined to create a surge in demand for home financing, as both refinances and purchases performed well in the second quarter.
Although the pandemic hindered consumer spending, some aspects of the credit union loan portfolio reported strong gains in the second quarter.
Chad Miller, CEO, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, discusses his credit union’s work to serve the low-income, high-risk populations left behind by mainstream financial services.
Due to economic lockdowns and government relief efforts, in the second quarter financial institutions had to develop creative strategies to generate revenue.
The affects of a three-year pullback from indirect lending and the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a decade-long low in auto lending growth in the second quarter.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at record lows throughout the second quarter, and the economic uncertainty wrought by COVID-19 supported record inflows at financial institutions.Consequently, credit union investment portfolios reported strong growth
Gregg Brown, CEO, South Side Community Federal Credit Union, discusses his credit union’s mission to equalize economic power and to fight poverty on Chicago’s South Side.
Second quarter data highlights further impacts from the COVID-19 crisis on the credit union industry.
The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
The 2025 conference gathered vendors, dealers, lenders, and leaders to focus on successful sailing through turbulent seas.
The Minnesota-based cooperative invites high-dollar depositors to turn private prosperity into shared possibility through a savings product designed around social impact.
Josh Haney’s path to CEO at Perfect Circle Credit Union began at the teller line and wound through multiple departments, with each new role preparing him to take the helm.
The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
Healthcare coverage and education is a natural extension of the service and advocacy credit unions already provide.
When the postseason heats up, Callanan lets credit union balance sheets take a swing at the 2025 fall classic.
The Wisconsin credit union shares how small shops can do big things to thwart time-tested and changing threats.
Upcoming legislative changes position credit union student lending to meet soaring demand.
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