Latest CU Trends Report Now Available


The December 2020 Credit Union Trends Report is now available. This monthly report, published and distributed by CUNA Mutual Group’s Director and Chief Economist Steven Rick, provides a review and analysis of recent credit union financial performance and operational results.

The report includes data from two months prior. Key findings in the December report include:

  • Credit union loan balances were unchanged in October, below the 0.6% increase reported in October 2019.
  • Fixed-rate first mortgage loan balances grew a strong 14.8% over the last year but declined slightly in October by 0.3%.
  • As of October 2020, CUNA estimates 5,336 credit unions were in operation, down 167 from October 2019.

To view past Trends Reports, visit CUNA Mutual Group’s website.