Trendwatch 4Q24
Credit unions are adjusting to changing member needs, competitive pressures, and economic fluctuations.
Credit unions are adjusting to changing member needs, competitive pressures, and economic fluctuations.
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
Today’s financial landscape demands strategic adjustments and innovative solutions to navigate these turbulent times.
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A Trendwatch Deep Dive In the current economic climate, understanding how credit unions measure up against banks is valuable for strategic planning, as it enhances the unique advantages of credit unions in the competitive financial landscape. Join us for this exclusive Trendwatch Deep Dive where we’ll explore key performance indicators for institutions between $100M-$10B,
Member-first strategies come to the forefront in a changing rate environment.
The Wisconsin credit union is responding to falling deposit rates while girding its balance sheet for loan growth.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
A look back at how credit unions navigated 2024’s financial complexities to strengthen their balance sheets and build a resilient foundation for the future.
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.

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.

As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.

Harvard FCU combines digital estate planning with human financial guidance to support positive, proactive wealth transfer across generations.

Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.