Credit unions

Mike Warrell most recently headed Solano First Federal Credit Union in California.

Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union and Western Heritage Federal Credit Union plan to combine into an institution with more than $600 million of assets and roughly 40,000 members.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union bought its own Cessna, citing safety considerations and the cost of commercial air travel during the pandemic. But the purchase has fueled bankers' criticism of how credit unions use their tax exemption.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

Excite Credit Union in San Jose, now a community development financial institution, says over 60% of its lending caters to consumers in low-income brackets.

Royal Credit Union is combining with Utilities Credit Union. Royal recently agreed to purchase Lake Area Bank in Lindstrom, Minnesota.

Some are taking extra measures, such as forming panels with minority representation to interview job candidates, to ensure that their recruitment practices don't exclude underrepresented groups.

In the face of widespread power outages and supply shortages, credit unions are doing everything from offering low-interest emergency loans to providing bottled water and hot meals.