What’s In Our Wallet?
An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
Adoption trajectory means it’s time for credit unions to understand and empower the use of dual interface cards.
Balances as well as delinquencies for credit union credit cards were on the rise in the first quarter of the year.
Today, I bank exclusively online. But that might not be the case forever.
Credit card availability and use are on the rise. So are delinquency and charge-off rates.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Millennials are drawn to credit card issuers that offer technology, maximum rewards, low fees, and social responsibility. How can credit unions position themselves to meet the needs of millennial members?
Major cities are rolling out contactless payment solutions for services like mass transit, and contactless cards might come next. Will it be a passing fad or a dominant payment form?

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.