Another Reason Credit Unions Aren’t Wells Fargo
Student lending predatory practices at big banks highlight the credit union difference.
Student lending predatory practices at big banks highlight the credit union difference.
A college loan can be, and often is, the foundation of a long-lasting relationship between a member and a credit union.
Careful underwriting, default insurance, and other best practices are helping credit unions beat national loan default rates and introduce bundled products that create lifetime relationships with college grads.
Credit unions step up to empower members with responsible student lending options.
Outstanding student loans at credit unions have increased 16.0% since second quarter 2015. Which credit unions lead the nation in student loan balances?
Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Low rate environment and soaring student debt lead to growing refinance boom in student lending.
Wright-Patt CU wanted to set up a student lending program and found it could team with the new Credit Union Student Choice network.
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Eastman CU offers full-cost student loans. It makes members for life, and delinquency rates have been low.

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?