Lending

Auto loans have performed well since the start of 2010, and originations have increased significantly since second-quarter 2009. READ MORE

Credit card delinquencies should remain stable in 2012, according to TransUnion. READ MORE

Many CUs have been reluctant to consider reverse mortgages, but that appears to be changing. READ MORE

Members' stories can play a key role in loan decisions, CEOs agree. READ MORE

My CU's auto loan portfolio recently plummeted. It was no surprise, because lately the local auto dealership has been as empty as a politician’s promises. READ MORE

Sound loan portfolio management has always been essential. But its importance has become particularly evident to credit union boards and management teams during the past several years. READ MORE

Our cover story this month explains how used-car lending at credit unions is hot, while new-car lending certainly is not. We also look at some innovative strategies credit unions have come up with to pump up flat auto loan portfolios. READ MORE

Put real estate lending at the center of the your CU's strategy. READ MORE

As more baby boomers reach retirement, the reverse mortgage could move from a novelty product to a new market. READ MORE

To turn around recession-related increases in repossessions, CUs have beefed up their loan-assessment processes, initiated faster action on collection procedures, and worked diligently to help members avoid repossessions. READ MORE