Credit unions

Companies like U.S. Bancorp have found ways to apply the information they use to serve thin-file applicants to small-business owners and other borrowers.

Fred Eisel will succeed David Brehmer, who plans to retire from the $6 billion-asset Vizo Financial on Jan. 5, 2024.

A few years ago, banks and credit unions were veering away from drive-up service in their new branches. And then the pandemic hit.

Consumers are worried that the banking crisis could spread to their own accounts. To address these fears, some credit unions are getting more focused on liquidity — and making their top executives available to address any member's concerns.

Credit unions' provision for loan and lease losses rose by 337% in 2022. Industry observers cite forecasted economic weakness and current expected credit loss implementation as the primary reasons.

Wally Murray, who has spent 35 years at the $1.8 billion asset credit union and the last 22 as its president and CEO, retired March 14.

The National Credit Union Administration unanimously approved modifications to its 2020 rule that raise maturity ceilings on offerings and simplifies redundant language.

Crossing the $500 million-asset mark helps credit unions improve membership numbers and loans, but regulatory data shows that many are choosing to stay small. The reason may be more emotional than practical.

The West Palm Beach credit union named Steve Bosack as its new chief executive. He has worked for the National Credit Union Administration and Pentagon Federal Credit Union among other stops.