Lending

The California-based CU says its 2018 emphasis will be on member retention and expansion.

Year to date Sep. 30, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

After launching a video-banking platform in 2016, Vibrant Credit Union has now rolled the program out across its entire branch network, citing high member satisfaction rates, a boost in lending and decreased wait times.

The Massachusetts bank — and former credit union — bought Cumberland County Mortgage in Maine.

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.

Meta Financial expects to originate $500 million to $1 billion in personal loans as part of a three-year partnership with Liberty Lending in New York.

In a move rare for the industry, the bank bought a team of data scientists to bolster its artificial intelligence efforts in areas including product recommendations and fraud prevention.

Weak loan growth, a $3.25 billion litigation accrual and other costs tied to the phony-accounts saga all added up to a messy fourth quarter for the San Francisco bank.

Credit unions in the Gem State had a $638 million economic impact, according to a newly released study.

The Carson City-based credit union now has three wholly owned subsidiaries.

Auto lending, mortgages and MBLs are on a tear, and more than half the state's population are now credit union members.

The New York company, which offers loans and provides personal finance advice, plans to expand its product line and invest in new technology with the funds.

Saving money is one of the most common — and most difficult — New Year's resolutions, but credit unions across the country are rolling out an array of options in early 2018 to help make that process easier.

The Maryland-based credit union said it success was the result of strong member service and outreach.

The Lansing, Mich.-based credit union was recently recognized by the CUNA Lending Council for its service to low- to modest-income members.

Document preparation providers can help credit unions stay compliant and ease the lending process for institutions and members alike.

After success in residential solar, the San Jose, Calif.-based credit union is financing solar systems for businesses.

Cordray picking his own interim successor sets off a firestorm; co-head of global banking leaves the U.K. bank after only 18 months.

Plenty of CUs still offer promotions tied to the year’s biggest shopping day, but some experts say their popularity may be waning.

Lending -- and particularly member business lending -- in the two states continues to rise, according to new data.