Auto Lending By The Numbers (4Q 2016)
Credit unions captured 18.0% of the auto lending market in the fourth quarter. That’s an increase over one year ago. Where is that growth coming from?
Credit unions captured 18.0% of the auto lending market in the fourth quarter. That’s an increase over one year ago. Where is that growth coming from?
Callahan’s annual Executive Outlook Survey shines a light on the economic challenges and opportunities for credit unions in the months ahead.
The strong lending growth posted by U.S. credit unions in fourth quarter 2016 is an apt wrap-up for a successful year.
More options might seem like a good idea, but streamlined offerings also benefit both credit unions and their members.
Credit unions have ramped up marketing efforts and are reaping the benefits.
A surge in deposits helps prepare the books for interest rate increases.
Use these metrics to better understand what third quarter auto data means to a credit union’s loan portfolio.
A multichannel marketing strategy yields success in a dual market.
The latest HMDA data is here. Check out trends in the mortgage industry, including state leaders.
What does new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data say about credit union performance?

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.