With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
The cooperative industry has shown much resiliency in today’s shifting economic landscape. That sets a strong precedent for weathering whatever might come.
Delinquency and charge-offs are up for credit unions. Does that spell trouble, or is it an opportunity to help members in need?
Financial misinformation spreads fast. Here’s how two credit unions ensure their members receive accurate, trustworthy guidance in addition to quality services.
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
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.
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
One year after implementation, there’s still work to be done when it comes to new rules around expected credit losses.
With interest rates up and economic growth tepid, credit union leaders are tracking key performance ratios in their loan portfolios.
Bad actors don’t rest. Credit unions are beefing up cybersecurity with smarter tools, stronger teams, and sharper defenses.
Cyber threats never stop. Credit unions share how collaboration, AI, and smarter strategies protect members and institutions.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and CreditUnions.com has the lowdown on assessment tools, AI strategies, the role of collaboration in fighting fraud, and more.
A quartet of Northeastern Pennsylvania credit unions came together to share strategies and best practices for combatting check fraud, account takeover, and more.
From check fraud to suspicious logins, see how well you can sniff out red flags before they cost members money.
Credit unions can simplify compliance, reduce risk, and enhance member trust by rethinking loan servicing with outsourced solutions designed to keep pace with evolving regulations.
Centralized fraud prevention helps credit unions fight evolving check fraud while streamlining operations and safeguarding members.
In a post-CAT era, many credit unions are using the tool’s sunsetting as a catalyst to upgrade their cybersecurity posture.
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.
A Year In Review And What Lies Ahead For Credit Unions In 2025