3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2018
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
As loan growth outpaces deposit growth, the industry loan-to-share ratio reaches 82.9%.
How Las Colinas FCU’s student-run branches in area elementary schools help hone a savings habit.
In a world of rising healthcare deductibles, one Keystone State cooperative is using health savings accounts to help members take control of their finances.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Technology Credit Union has repositioned its balance sheet to prepare for today’s rate environment.
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at first quarter 2018.
An analysis of the credit union deposit portfolio suggests the industry has not started repricing yet.
Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
Increases in most deposit products helped total share balances top $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2018.

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.