With rising Federal Reserve rates and increased consumer confidence, the credit union industry posted positive year-over-year investment growth in the first quarter for the first time since 2013.
BECU and MSUFCU provide lessons in communication and expectation.
At second quarter, annual credit card balance growth has hit its highest rate in the past 11 quarters.
From a macro perspective, the auto industry is facing a headwind. On a positive note, credit union auto lending performance remains strong; the rate of growth, however, is a mixed bag.
Total operating revenue has increased 8.8% over the first six months of 2016. This continued the recent trend of accelerating revenue growth for credit unions.
See by how much the industry’s mortgage portfolio grew in the second quarter.
Strong share growth at U.S. credit unions continued into the second quarter of 2017.
The CFO for One Credit Union in Vermont talks early lessons, inspiration, and hopes for the future.
Strong loan production across all product segments underpins the industry’s lending momentum.
Andy Grimm has been with Apple FCU for more than 20 years, but he’s been CEO for less than two months. In this Q&A, the chief executive offers advice for old-timers taking on a new role.
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.
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.