Why the future of credit unions will be built on connections, not capital. For most of their history, credit unions measured strength in balance sheet terms—assets, capital ratios, and net worth. But those metrics, while essential, no longer tell the whole story. In an era defined by partnerships, platforms, and shared digital infrastructure, the next...
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Lending in a Zero-Growth World: Competing for Volume in Shrinking Markets
Why the next era of lending won’t be about chasing growth—it’ll be about earning it smarter. For the first time in decades, credit unions are staring down a lending environment where growth isn’t a given. Loan demand is flattening, rate spreads are tightening, and the economy is caught in a strange equilibrium—neither in recession nor...
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Eric Petracca: Redefining Leadership in the Credit Union Movement
Every movement has its quiet architects—the leaders who shape culture and strategy not with noise, but with a steady hand and a clear vision. Eric Petracca, President and CEO of iQ Credit Union, is one of them. His path from teller to the corner office is not just a story of professional ascent; it’s a...
