Credit unions continue to perform well in almost every financial category. Lending increased a robust 13.3% between September 30, 1999 and September 30, 2000, while deposits jumped 7% during the same time period. National credit union membership passed the 77 million point. Safety and soundness measures such as ROA (1.1%), capital to assets (11.5%) and loan delinquency (0.6%) are also strong.
Citadel FCU has opened eight branches under a new concept that the Pennsylvania cooperative hopes will help it reach deeper into the communities it serves.
When Advia Credit Union adopted a new digital banking platform, it used multiple channels to share upcoming changes and post-conversion updates.
Adoption of contactless payments in U.S. is a matter of when, not if, despite sluggish uptake so far.
A feature-rich digital experience is a great way to move the credit union to top-of-wallet.
Counseling and lending go hand-in-hand in Border FCU’s financial empowerment program.
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Jeanne D’Arc, one of the country’s oldest credit unions, taps into its mill-town past to demonstrate its commitment to its hometown’s future.
How Jeanne D’Arc makes a difference to those it serves.
The new member advocacy team at Georgia’s Own advocates for the member experience across technology, sales and services, and more.
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.
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.