For the 10th consecutive quarter, credit unions increased share balances. Share balances increased a record-breaking 8.4% and neared $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2017.
First quarter 2017 marked the 11th consecutive quarter that credit unions have posted double-digit lending growth.
Credit card lending is on the rise at the nation’s credit unions.
CUSOs help credit unions provide key services to members.
Credit unions that participate in member business lending, a full 35.9% of the industry, posted 15.2% year-over-year growth, and total MBL balances hit a record high of $62.7 billion as of March 31, 2017.
High-interest savings programs, financial education, and in-school branches form the backbone of the western New York cooperative’s strategy.
Economic turbulence had an entire Florida community singing the blues, but the reinvigoration of a cooperative cornerstone changed the outlook.
Richmond-based VACU stresses “data, process, and innovation” as specialty hires highlight hiring surge.
Custom apps offer flexibility, control, security to credit unions and their members.
Any time a debt collector or a creditor communicates with a consumer on a debt, it is important to first review federal and state laws.
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.