Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in the loan portfolio?
A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s big game.
Changing member expectations call for new conveniences, and new technological solutions will help credit unions further their future success.
Vendors break down the problems they solve and highlight what makes them stand out in a crowded industry.
Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive article.
Many credit unions struggle to deliver the online experience members want. It’s time to use technology in new ways.
Clearwater Credit Union is growing rapidly by embracing values-based banking and characteristics of life unique to Big Sky Country.
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Income from mortgage originations and servicing were down from one year ago following slowdowns in sales and refinancing.
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.