For more than five years, a second-chance auto loan program has helped credit- and income-challenged members buy a car, even when they don’t qualify via traditional underwriting.
Higher interest rates have forced members to pick and choose which debts to repay and which to postpone, which doesn’t fare well for revolving products.
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
The veteran leader and Motor City hype man looks back on a career centered on living the “people helping people” philosophy.
From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today’s lending landscape.
In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to make a big purchase.
Credit unions are facing unique challenges as economic pressures deter potential buyers who are struggling with affordability.
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.
With nearly all Michigan businesses classified as small, Lake Trust’s Entrepreneurial Institute, launched in partnership with Cleary University, helps owners sharpen skills, access resources, and reinforce local economic resilience.
Helping members understand and manage their credit score creates a powerful opportunity for credit unions.
Struggling to find full-time CFO talent? Discover how fractional CFO services provide strategic financial leadership tailored to the needs and budgets of small and mid-sized credit unions.
From transitional housing in Utah to custom bank accounts in Texas, two CEOs share how their credit unions are supporting young adults aging out of foster care.
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.