Think there’s no room for creativity in banking? Think again. These stories from the last month reveal a host of new ways credit unions are finding to serve members and make a difference in their communities.
Financing alternatives for electric vehicles make mission sense for two cooperatives in Denver and Seattle.
Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
High used car prices make buying out the residual on a leased vehicle a burgeoning business, and this New Jersey credit union is targeting that trade.
Vehicle production continues to suffer in 2022 and experts predict effects to ripple into 2023 and beyond.
Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
Lenders reported a record year for originations in 2021 despite rising asset prices and rates increases, both of which were substantively driven by inflationary pressures.
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First mortgage and used auto dominate the loan portfolio, but commercial lending is hitting an all-time high.
The reopening of local economies and the return of pre-pandemic consumer spending habits have mostly offset the role pandemic relief programs have played in recent growth. According to the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data, the number of credit inquiries have returned to 2019 levels. And thanks to additional post-CARES Act policies at federal
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
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First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.