Credit Card Balances Expand Through 2018
Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
How many credit unions offer a convenient and valuable experience that doesn’t require stepping foot into a physical branch?
More Americans are turning to credit unions and their member-focused, non-profit financial model.
Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
Share growth continued to lag loan growth, which put further liquidity pressure on the industry.
Many credit unions with high loan balances are in pricey areas and serve tightly knit SEGs.
Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
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Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

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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.

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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?