First Quarter Member Growth Uncovers A “Fine” Success Story
Membership growth is on the rise across the industry, but the performance of one New York credit union makes it a notable outlier.
Membership growth is on the rise across the industry, but the performance of one New York credit union makes it a notable outlier.
Average member relationships increased 4.5% at credit unions nationwide and hit an all-time high, but what credit unions posted the highest dollar change?
The NCAA tournament is down to the Final Four, and regional credit union performance data from Callahan & Associates has predicted the winner.
Which states posted the highest change in loans to shares? What about in negative share growth? Find out in these Callahan leader tables.
Which financial cooperatives are maximizing non-interest income without raising service fees for members? Find out in this Callahan leader table.
What credit unions top the charts for employee payout? Find out in this Callahan & Associates leader table.
After only a few years, two new offices in Washington, DC, are responsible for 60% of the mortgage loan growth recorded by United Nations Federal Credit Union.
At which credit unions did employees post the highest gains in fourth quarter 2015? Find out in this leader table.
Credit unions distributed more than $5 billion in member dividends in 2015. Which cooperatives lead the industry?
Adding 3.1 million members over 12 months, credit unions report the highest ever membership. Here are some of the leaders in overall membership.

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?