3 Technology Trends That Will Affect Credit Union Lending In 2015
Emerging technology is addressing back-end automation and front-end security within the credit union walls.
Emerging technology is addressing back-end automation and front-end security within the credit union walls.
A partnership between Wescom Credit Union and its CUSO rewards members for choosing the credit union for insurance products as well as financial services.
Manatee Community uses a stair-step loan strategy to help members establish a relationship with a financial institution, build savings, build credit, and apply for unsecured funds.
Service Credit Union demonstrates the value of enhanced authentication and explains how to make biometric measures work for your institution.
The vice president of human resources at USAlliance Federal Credit Union talks career paths, talent identification, and management philosophy.
CommunityAmerica uses diverse branch types and an emphasis on relationships to ensure brick and mortar is worth building.
To expand its portfolio, Western Federal Credit Union implements a lending strategy that can compete with the big banks.
Credit Union of America’s mobile app rollout in September 2013 made it one of the first financial institutions in the country to offer a digital safety switch.
There’s definitely a cool factor involved in new technology; however, the fundamental goal is protecting members’ assets, identities, and data.
How Langley FCU encourages communication and collaboration between departments to create shared, trackable definitions of success.

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.