The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.

Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.

The financial constraints credit unions faced in 2020 provide insights for how to move forward in the coming year.

Spread analysis deconstructs credit union earnings to gauge the health of an institution and its broader industry.

Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.

How did Buckeye State credit unions perform in second quarter?

How did Golden State credit unions perform in the first quarter?

How did Empire State credit unions perform in the fourth quarter?

Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.

In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.