Lending

Alternative data can help credit unions find more creditworthy consumers.

CUNA economist says November's surge will hasten Fed plans to end asset purchases.

Philadelphia FCU also finds some metro-area consumers are constrained by costs.

But the Fed reports a credit card rebound, and CUNA finds strength in real estate.

Except for small credit unions, margins fall from the second to the third quarter.

Three in 10 households say COVID-19 changed their attitudes about saving and investing, especially among younger generations.