Lending

Data from the NCUA and Mortgage Bankers Association shows increases from December at CUs and most investment groups.

Credit unions are using securitizations to relieve tight liquidity and reduce borrowing.

Experian finds credit union new car share falling to a record low and used car share falling behind banks.

First Community CU of Houston's $256 million securitization closed Thursday — the third credit union deal this year.

The share of adults who say they are worse off financially than a year earlier drops to 31% from 35% in 2022.

Timely settlement of local property taxes maintains stability for homeowners and government processors.