NCUA Shares Its Supervisory Priorities for 2026
The National Credit Union Administration has published its supervisory priorities for 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the areas NCUA examiners will review in the year ahead, and where credit unions should focus its efforts to that effect.
America’s Credit Unions Calls Housing Picture for 2026 “Not Good”
In America’s Credit Unions’ most recent “Economic Update”, Chief Economist Curt Long states the housing market is in recession, diving into the data, and prognosticating on the market in 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Precision or Peril: Why Credit Unions Must Master Lease Calculation Accuracy in a Payment-Driven Market
In a world where car payments have become increasingly unafforable, Tim Yalich discusses the rise of leasing, and why it’s critical for credit unions to master these payment calculations.
Beyond Social Media: How Credit Unions Can Better Support and Service Veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Alex Flemings examines how credit unions can support our nation’s veterans, not just with words, but with job opportunities, lending opportunities, and more.
Would Members Say This About Your AI Chat Service?
In the age of AI everything, Chip Filson issues a reminder to credit unions’ distinguishing factor is strong member service provided through genuine human connection.
Driving Trust and Efficiency: The Untapped Potential of Private Party Auto Loans for Credit Unions
In the face of high lending fraud rates, Brad Parker urges credit unions to take advantage of the opportunities that lie in private party lending through solutions that offer enhanced cybersecurity and a better member experience.
Beyond the Rearview: Strategies to Ensure Auto Portfolio Resilience
Auto loans are one of the most needed services, and yet, thanks to the current economic climate, they can also be some of the hardest for members to manage. Nima Seirafipour shares how credit unions can proactively mitigate risk and spot delinquency trends before they go too far.
Credit Unions: Trusted for Members in an Era of Tariffs, Uncertainty, and Rising Auto Costs
As the current economic environment continues to take its toll on members, Tim Blochowiak shares how credit unions can step up to support their members’ needs during this period of uncertainty.
Student Loans in the Wake of Department of Education Elimination: An Opportunity for Credit Unions
With the Department of Education on the brink of closing and the student loan system inside of it in a state of confusion and chaos, borrowers are in desperate need of solutions and support. Emily Claus urges credit unions to not only recognize the opportunity in front of them, but to answer borrowers’ call for help and serve as a trusted financial institution during this time.
Driving Financial Stability: Strategies for Credit Unions to Support Members with Auto Loans
As the price of daily living increases, so do the average vehicle purchase and repair prices. Tim Blochowiak offers advice on what protection plans and products credit unions can offer their members to help offset these costs and prevent delinquency.
