Growth Strategies

The deal between Siouxland Federal Credit Union and N.W. Iowa Credit Union is now in the hands of members.

Credit unions are likely to confront three specific headwinds to capital in the months and years ahead.

See where credit unions ended 2019 in the areas of branch count, growth vs. salaries and hiring, operating expenses and delivery channels.

What better time than now – when nothing is normal – to decide we don't need to rush back into our old ways.

Operation models and efficiency will change through 2020 as more employees adapt to remote work and branches face a loss in foot traffic.

The NCUA approved only 142 CU mergers in 2019, down substantially from previous years.