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.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.

Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are reentry ready.

Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.

After years of merger-driven gains, a new senior leadership team and sales culture at Verve is powering a push for organic growth.

After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.

Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.

Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line fixes into bottom-line wins.

Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.