The Year Ahead

Published January 04, 2008, 1:00 a.m. EST

Updated August 27, 2020, 1:28 a.m. EDT

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The economy is slowing, housing prices are declining in many markets, and the squeeze on credit union margins will likely only grow tighter.

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Yet a number of credit union industry analysts are optimistic about 2008, and some even see opportunities for credit unions in the year ahead.

The year ahead should see continued softening in auto lending, mortgages and home equity loans, but a rise in consumer loans and credit card use, according to a panel of experts who shared their insights with Credit Union Journal.

Also in this issue are advice and forecasts from credit union CEOs, vendors and others. Coverage begins on page 14.

Also in this Issue: Do credit unions have too much capital or not enough? See new coverage of this issue, pages 8 and 10. (c) 2008 The Credit Union Journal and SourceMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cujournal.com http://www.sourcemedia.com

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