Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
August 6, 2018
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First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Delinquency
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
May 16, 2018
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Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive article.
People Helping People Need Data
May 7, 2018
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The opening day at Card Forum 2018 reveals insight about artificial intelligence and real human beings that credit unions can better reach out to and engage.
A Large Credit Union With Low Delinquency
February 12, 2018
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Innovative consumer loan and financial education products have helped BECU perform admirably in asset quality.
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (3Q17)
January 9, 2018
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Credit unions across the nation have helped drive their local economies by increasing their investments in small business.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
December 25, 2017
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Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Appreciation For Appreciating Earning Assets
November 29, 2017
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Earning assets are the majority of assets at credit unions. What factors impact how credit unions can leverage them?
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (2Q17)
November 13, 2017
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See why member business loans are one of the fastest growing loan segments in the credit union loan portfolio.
How Financial Counseling Dampers Delinquencies
August 21, 2017
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A southern Louisiana credit union combines collections with counseling to improve loan performance as well as members’ lives.
How High-Risk Lending Reaps Rewards
July 24, 2017
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Managing risk and building relationships helps two small credit unions lend to C-D-E-paper borrowers.
Lending By The Numbers (1Q18)
First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.
Trends In Automated Decisioning For Consumer Lending
Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive ...
People Helping People Need Data
The opening day at Card Forum 2018 reveals insight about artificial intelligence and real human beings that credit unions can better reach out to and ...
A Large Credit Union With Low Delinquency
Innovative consumer loan and financial education products have helped BECU perform admirably in asset quality.
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (3Q17)
Credit unions across the nation have helped drive their local economies by increasing their investments in small business.
2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are ...
Appreciation For Appreciating Earning Assets
Earning assets are the majority of assets at credit unions. What factors impact how credit unions can leverage them?
Member Business Lending By The Numbers (2Q17)
See why member business loans are one of the fastest growing loan segments in the credit union loan portfolio.
How Financial Counseling Dampers Delinquencies
A southern Louisiana credit union combines collections with counseling to improve loan performance as well as members’ lives.
How High-Risk Lending Reaps Rewards
Managing risk and building relationships helps two small credit unions lend to C-D-E-paper borrowers.
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The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
Sherry Virden
Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Fraud Prevention And Resolution
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
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The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
Omar Shalabi
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
Callahan & Associates
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.