Member growth at U.S. credit unions is slowing, and credit unions are working to reignite growth, deepen engagement, and increase competitiveness amid shifting preferences and economic headwinds.
How Shoreline and Atomic credit unions align staff efforts with organizational goals to boost the bottom line and enhance member value.
Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
Strong certificate demand and higher cost of funds boosted annual dividends per member to $153 in the second quarter. What’s happening in other member engagement metrics?
Credit union members are more willing to pull out their plastic post-pandemic, but the industry can still gain ground with wallet share.
First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial situation.
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.
Vehicles are selling, but credit unions must consider the risks of financing less reliable used cars at all-time-high prices.
Inflation and international trade sanctions cast shadows over member spending behavior in the near future.
The sports analysts at Callahan & Associates wrap up March Madness with predictions based on credit union performance data. Which team will reign supreme?
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
How a novel 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.