Credit Unions And The U.S. Housing Market
Homeownership rates, origination volume, market share, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
Homeownership rates, origination volume, market share, and more in this Graphic Of The Week.
Joe Brancucci, CEO of GTE Federal Credit Union, shares his perspective on positioning the Florida cooperative for the future.
SFFCU’s uncommon rebranding approach is turning heads in the Bay area.
How an Alabama credit union built a double bottom line one non-traditional mortgage at a time.
CitizensFirst Credit Union lets members customize the length of their mortgage to increase mortgage volume and reduce interest rate risk.
Callahan’s research chief goes on the air with CUbroadcast to discuss why the NCUA board should vote against the agency’s proposed risk-based capital rule and why credit unions need to lodge their comments now.
Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured funds.
The vice president of human resources at USAlliance Federal Credit Union talks career paths, talent identification, and management philosophy.
Financial Partners tests ideas against different scenarios to map out a strategic plan that will withstand regulator scrutiny and economic hardship.
Credit Union of America’s mobile app rollout in September 2013 made it one of the first financial institutions in the country to offer a digital safety switch.

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 unique 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.

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?