Lending

Institutions in the Badger State reported that lending was up by almost 6% and delinquencies remained at historic lows.

Credit unions have largely moved past their distrust of fintechs, but plenty of institutions still face challenges when it comes to finding the right vendors.

The most recent Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual Group is “indicative that both the credit cycle and the U.S. business cycle are moving into their last stage before the next economic slowdown,” according to one economist.

Competition for deposits is tight, the outlook for loan demand is uncertain, and regulatory relief is slow-moving. Yet community bankers are feeling better about the economy than they have in two years, a Promontory Interfinancial Network survey found.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

Credit unions have until midnight tonight to submit nominations for this free recognition program.

There are opportunities to make loans for strip malls and regional distribution centers but executives need to put the right risk management in place.

Year to date Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

With the loan-to-savings ratio at its highest point in four decades, some CUs have limited options to boost their funding.

Younger consumers still like to go to the mall. Keeping them there requires a mix of easy payments, financing and shopping in multiple channels, says Nufar Segal, general manager of consumer financing for at Jifiti.