Pandemic Or Not, Here Comes The New HQ
How United and Blue federal credit unions completed construction on their new headquarters with little or no delay.
How United and Blue federal credit unions completed construction on their new headquarters with little or no delay.
How United and Blue federal credit unions completed construction on their new headquarters with little or no delay.
Thirty-three years after the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, discrimination, immigration, and equal pay continue to fuel policies at credit unions, but more can be done.
The Michigan cooperative reworked its production calendar to address pressing member and organizational needs.
One Idaho cooperative stands out in a rural market dominated by credit unions with a new package of home loans that serve educators and first responders.
After holding frank discussions with employees and communities about diversity, equity, and inclusion, these credit unions are forming DEI councils, launching targeted charities, and more.
The suburban Chicago shop is building out models to prepare for a surge in delinquencies and charge-offs.
Rate locks and staffing boosts are two ways credit unions are pushing through mortgage applications in today’s ultra-low rate environment.
The Michigan credit union shuffled its lending deck as member loan activity demanded.
In the face of a crisis, credit union employees step up to support vulnerable members and communities. Sometimes, they need a helping hand, too.

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.