ILWU CU Boasts Increased Loan, Share and Asset Growth
According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
According to third quarter 2005 data, ILWU Credit Union has increased its loan portfolio, share accounts and assets tremendously.
The net spread per employee ratio is a productivity measure that portrays a wide array of business models among credit unions over $1 billion in assets.
Motivating staff can be a challenge. With a focused program on hiring, training and coaching, Partners FCU is encouraging employees with minimal monetary incentives.
Travis Credit Union shares three practices for structuring a remarketing program.
Online mortgage application capabilities are helping credit unions achieve strong results.
Like everything else in Texas, indirect auto lending is big. Find out how one credit union successfully broke the mold of the typical Texan program.
Bull’s Eye Credit Union has realized over 50 percent growth in its credit card loans last year. Find out the top ten credit unions by credit card growth and the secret to success for Bull’s Eye.
Whitefish Credit Union in Montana ($563m) offers minimal services — no checking accounts or credit cards. Yet last year it experienced 20 percent asset and 29 percent loan growth thanks to its successful strategy.
BECU and Superior FCU believe that the payoff of political activism lasts well beyond any elected official’s term limits. They have successfully implemented year-round efforts to build and maintain relationships with legislators.
Are we ignoring the competitive difference that makes credit unions unique? The largest credit union charter conversion yet will be put to a vote in November – what does an action like this mean for the industry?

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.