The Credit Union Trends Report is a monthly “pulse check” on the state of the credit union marketplace, often placed in a historical context. The report is published and distributed by Steven Rick from CUNA Mutual Group. View Steven’s biography.

May 2015:

• Credit union savings balances rose over the one trillion dollar mark in March, the first time in credit union history.
• Credit union memberships rose a robust 496,000 in March, a 0.5% month-over-month growth rate.
• During the last 12 months, credit union loan portfolios increased 10.6%, the fastest pace since December 2005.

 

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