Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’
There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
A program at Abound Credit Union has helped hundreds of would-be small business owners since its launch eight years ago.
Risks are evolving as rapidly as the technology. Here’s how some cooperative leaders are coping.
Despite building savings during the pandemic, less than half of Americans feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings today. Even that comfort is not evenly distributed.
Members are moving their shares from liquid deposits to certificates in an effort to earn more from their money.
How the staff at a Twin Cities credit union works together to find, record, and share compelling tales of making a difference.
The average share balance per credit union member dropped more than $200 across 2023 as high inflation weakened savings.
Lessons from five credit unions on using member impact stories to inspire staff and boards, educate members, and add some pizzazz to social media accounts.
Members’ stories aren’t just proof credit unions fill a vital need for consumers — they’re also an opportunity for innovation.
Differences in how men and women view financial inclusion contribute to a drop in global ranking for the United States.

The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.

Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.

More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.

Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.

Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.

The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.

CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.

Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.

Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.

Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.
Green Lending: What Is Your ‘Why?’