What Would A 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Mean For Credit Unions And Members?
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
After adjusting to a new normal following a slew of rate increases, repricing opportunities could be on the horizon.
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.

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.