Given their price, higher interest rates and appeal to a specific consumer segment, recreational vehicle loans could be a significant growth segment for some credit unions.

One recent study finds consumers have flipped their point-of-sale preference from credit to debit. That could be a sign of fears about a possible economic downturn.

A new report from the Federal Reserve shows a stark decline in bank branches across rural communities. Even after moving into some of those markets, credit unions aren't always meeting those consumers' needs.

Membership was previously only available to consumers in five counties.

Rodney Hood, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration board, visited a Connecticut institution while others announced personnel changes.

Credit Union Journal's annual showcase of some of the industry's most innovative and effective growth strategies.

The $7.6 million-asset shop is the latest postal credit union to be absorbed by a larger institution.

A new survey finds that more than half of respondents planned to do most of their gift shopping through a smartphone.

The housing market has changed dramatically since 2002 but the current appraisal limit has not. It's time for NCUA to catch up.

As part of this year's Best Practices Awards, CU Journal looks at a trio of institutions that have found creative and effective ways to bring in new funding.

Now known as OnPath FCU, the institution originally served employees of Avondale Shipyard, Inc., but today serves members across the southwestern portion of the state.

In September, loan balances grew at a slower pace than a year earlier, according to the latest trends report from CUNA Mutual.

The Peach State is the latest to offer gamified savings programs as an incentive to draw in deposits and improve consumers' behavior.

A recent bill would require financial institutions to provide data on suspicious firearms transactions as part of anti-money laundering efforts.

A new National Credit Union Administration proposal would raise the threshold for residential mortgages that require appraisals. However, the final rule is by no means a done deal.

New American Customer Satisfaction Index data shows consumers slightly favored banks, which are benefiting from investments in technology.

The Treasury Department's CDFI Fund issued nearly $32 million to credit unions this week after providing $3.5 million in technical assistance grants earlier this year.

Paul Simons has worked in the industry for 48 years, including more than three decades at the helm of the Illinois-based institution.

Several credit union leaders were recognized for their contributions while other personnel changes were announced.

Members of Ocean Spray Employees FCU will vote next month on whether to merge into MVCU, which absorbed Bridgewater Credit Union earlier this year.