Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other benchmarks worth watching.
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Indirect lending helps the credit union industry build market share amid booming auto sales.
Credit union ledgers show no froth amid larger financial industry reports about a growing subprime auto loan bubble.
The Illinois credit union phased out its indirect lending efforts and posted major gains in its auto portfolio.
More than 19 million members hold an auto loan originated by a credit union. What does that mean for the industry’s auto loan portfolio?
These five areas of focus can help you better deal with dealers and win more business for your credit union.
GAP insurance can help lenders make lemons out of lemonade in a time of low interest rates.
To retain possibly restless new hires, credit unions are investing in ideation programs, career development, and community service.
The North Carolina credit union closes the gender gap with transparency and a market-based salary structure.
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.