Growth strategies

A group of credit unions is looking to make the most of two big banks' recent moves that angered their customers.

The bonus payout represented 27 percent of the $87 million-asset credit union's 2017 revenue.

The Wisconsin-based Marine CU, $759 million in assets, has acquired the tiny Bent River Community CU of Iowa, with just over $18 milllion in assets.

The company, which is planning to sell at least $25 million in stock, said in a presentation tied to the offering that it is well positioned for M&A.

Credit unions across the country are making the most of American's passion for football and, in particular, the big game coming this Sunday.

Sponsoring air shows, celebrating the Air Force and more ways credit unions are giving back.

The El Paso-based credit union paid out $1.75 million this year to its members, for a total of $5.75 million ove the last three years.

San Diego-based CU is the first new owner of the CUSO in 2018.

The Montana-based credit union said its latest dividend outperformed the national average return on savings accounts by five times.

Thomas O’Brien made a series of aggressive cuts at Sun Bancorp in New Jersey before orchestrating its sale to OceanFirst.

The company, which raised $23 million through a private placement, had a 6.97% total capital ratio at Dec. 31.

The $323 million credit union's giveback was comprised of two parts: a 50 percent rebate on loan interest, as well as a bonus dividend on savings accounts.

Helping members, celebrating milestones, providing aid and awarding scholarships — all part of the credit union commitment to giving back.

The increase was led by new car loans, which rose by 12.7 percent. Approximately 20 percent of the state's population are now credit union members.

Hadley Robbins had a difficult task stepping in after Melanie Dressel's unexpected death last year. Now he must find ways to keep expanding without disrupting a system that has proved successful.

The bonus was handed out through a variety of rewards programs, including the "Weekly 5" account drawings, credit card rewards, grants, scholarships and more.

Louisiana credit union says secondary capital influx helped fuel earnings.

Utah-based America First CU is expanding into Arizona.

From funding life-saving research to making sure kids have quality shoes, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back.

The Texas company will gain four branches and $160 million in loans after the acquisition closes.