Following one of the most productive lending years in the history of the credit union movement, the first quarter of 2020 offered new challenges. But strong mortgage originations negated a pullback in consumer lending to push overall loan balances higher.

Historically low rates to start the year has contributed to strong mortgage lending through March.

Decreased consumer spending and a pronounced pullback from indirect lending programs contributed to slower auto loan growth at credit unions in the first quarter of 2020.

First quarter data provides the earliest picture of the COVID-19 crisis on the credit union industry.

The longest economic expansionary period in U.S. history has come to an end. What else should credit unions know at first quarter?

How did Golden State credit unions perform in the first quarter?

Rate locks and staffing boosts are two ways credit unions are pushing through mortgage applications in today’s ultra-low rate environment.

This Fourth of July, Callahan & Associates is celebrating patriotically named credit unions with a look at how they return value to their member-owners.

Join Corey Rupp, chief lending officer for Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union ($2.6B, Saint Paul, MN), for a discussion about how the credit union is offering members "curbside closings" for mortgages and what other enhanced services may be on the horizon.

Cooperatives from coast to coast are boosting PLL and collections while continuing member outreach.