Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
With recession fears on the rise, industry leaders are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
To instill a culture of innovation, Canvas Credit Union makes it easier for front-line employees to present new ideas to executives.
Demands for hybrid or remote work and a stronger emphasis on company culture remain key recruitment trends four years after the pandemic.
The Colorado credit union has debuted a digital brand targeting young consumers and plans to make it available to the entire industry.
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
From tweaking communication strategies to embracing diverse perspectives, here’s how three leaders are adjusting to new roles.
Bank On certified accounts fulfill the credit union mission while fortifying community partnerships.
An unexpected marketing opportunity helped the Colorado-based credit union boost brand awareness and promote small area breweries.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

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.