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The story behind Golden 1 Credit Union’s 35.5% auto loan growth.
The story behind Golden 1 Credit Union’s 35.5% auto loan growth.
University of Michigan CU sees notable growth following completion of branch upgrades and generous community initiatives.
At year-end 2015, see which credit unions lead the way in six key cooperative metrics.
Feedback from Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey highlights industry goals for 2017.
A California credit union buys loans to ease excess liquidity while a Colorado crew sells first mortgages to firefighters.
The strong lending growth posted by U.S. credit unions in fourth quarter 2016 is an apt wrap-up for a successful year.
After Bitterroot Community FCU in Montana opened a new branch, it posted a 21.2% increase in new members.
Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit unions originated $343.6 billion through third quarter 2016 — that’s an all-time record. See which areas contributed to this double-digit year-over-year growth.
Indirect loans are taking an ever-increasing share of the auto portfolio, but growth is not even across credit union location and size.

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.