Credit Union Auto Loans Increase By Double-Digits In 40 States
The strong growth in the auto portfolio drives gains in first quarter consumer lending for America’s credit unions.
The strong growth in the auto portfolio drives gains in first quarter consumer lending for America’s credit unions.
The community-conscious investment book Slow Money represents the local, holistic approach to finance that credit unions have lived since the birth of the modern credit union in 1852.
Veridian Credit Union’s Green Initiative Project includes auto and home improvement loans to encourage members to make eco-friendly choices.
Veridian Credit Union waited for peer payment technology to fully mature before adopting it. Now members and the institution are reaping the rewards.
Industry preparing RBC commentary as NCUA rolls out annual regulatory review list with more to consider, and a deadline in August.

How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.

The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.

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?