Loans sourced from third parties helped credit unions make up for plummeting originations and foot traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the strategy has presented increased risk.
Delinquency is climbing back to historic norms, but if increases continue at the current rate, credit unions will need to bulk up provisions to properly fund the allowance account.
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
Worried the CPI on a borrower’s loan might increase the likelihood of default? Good news – it’s actually an opportunity to protect your member.
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
Like water, the economy does not calm down immediately after a major disruption, and lenders must decide for themselves the best way to ride out the waves.
Home prices reached record highs last year. They have since come down slightly but are still well above pre-pandemic rates. Here’s how things look state by state.
The Ohio cooperative is improving processes and strategizing while waiting to see how compliance shakes out.
Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
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 unique 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.
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?