3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2015
First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
First quarter performance data showcases current and future areas of growth for credit unions, including first mortgages and share accounts.
The Florida credit union reported a 97% increase in first mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2015.
University Federal Credit Union is a mover and shaker in Central Texas.
Investments in products, technology, and personnel contribute to tremendous mortgage loan performance at Ventura County Credit Union.
Strong partnerships can push credit union lending business around the base paths.
What are credit unions doing to increase their visibility in the mortgage market?
Homeownership rates, origination volume, market share, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
Seven graphics highlight where the credit union industry gained the most momentum during the past year.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

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

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.