Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Loans, liquidity, and credit union love. How did credit unions perform in the second quarter?
As loan growth outpaces deposit growth, the industry loan-to-share ratio reaches 82.9%.
Callahan & Associates surveyed 333 credit unions to learn about automated decisioning practices in the consumer lending portfolio. Read about the results in this interactive article.
In a changing economic environment, balance sheet management is top-of-mind with credit union executives.
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
The industry’s loan-to-share ratio has nearly hit levels not seen since the Great Recession.
When the loan-to-share ratio at UICCU topped 100%, and continued to grow, the Hawkeye State credit union adopted a three-pronged funding strategy.
University Credit Union in Orono, ME, creates new positions and titles to streamline its lending environment.
How back-to-basics lending, a brick-and-mortar presence, and a forward-thinking approach to business underpin growth for a suburban Detroit credit union.

Having weathered a difficult five years, U.S households have modestly improved their financial situation in the short term; their long-term prognosis is murkier.

Third quarter performance data is a reminder that credit unions perform best when conditions are hardest.

From cross-cooperative collaboration to well-timed relief products and services, credit unions are lightening the holiday budget burden.

Amid a turbulent financial landscape, credit unions across the country stepped in with lending, grants, and community partnerships to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The Arizona-based credit union has revamped its approach to financial education and community partnerships to better serve the needs of its market.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

A pair of CDFI grants allowed the Florida-based credit union to help members restart their lives on the island or relocate to the United States.

From the boardroom to the branch floor, credit union leaders share thoughts on being different, embracing challenges, keeping mission top of mind, and more.

The right people in the right positions can make a meaningful difference in driving success and exploring opportunities.

The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.