Beating The Odds With Business Checking
Greenwood and Metro Credit Unions are both reporting deposit growth far above the industry average, thanks in part to a focus on commercial accounts.
Greenwood and Metro Credit Unions are both reporting deposit growth far above the industry average, thanks in part to a focus on commercial accounts.
Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Hundreds of credit unions are changing their product roadmaps to increase deposit growth by using their community affinity and prioritizing digital experiences for millions of members that the younger generations demand. New, popular solutions allow credit unions to reach younger, more engaged members, empowering them to achieve financial wellness and make an impact in their community through everyday banking.
Leverage data to provide hyper-personalized experiences as well as proactive risk management.
A partnership between the credit union and a community nonprofit provides financial resources for at-risk kids during formative years.
From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
Key areas to strengthen a seamless banking experience across all deposit channels.
Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.

The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.

Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.

More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.

Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.

Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.

The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.

CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.

Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.

Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.

Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.