State of Credit Unions Report

Despite tariff headwinds in 2025, the U.S. economy exceeded expectations and is positioned for continued growth. Improving credit dynamics point to a stronger lending environment in 2026.

• Solid economic momentum heading into the new year
• Improving lending standards and rising credit demand
• Stable delinquency trends support healthier credit conditions

White paper about income and credit trends – across gender, household dynamics, ethnicities and generational shifts. These new findings explain why closing the credit gaps is a strategic priority for lenders.

Download the white paper to learn about changing demographics across gender, household dynamics, ethnicities and generational shifts.

Learn how pivoting your approach and product offerings may help you broaden your customer base to become leaders in inclusive finance

Every lending decision you make relies on data, but what if that data only tells part of the story? Download our use case to meet two borrowers, Claudia and John, and discover how alternative data can help you:

• Reveal hidden financial stability in members.
• Identify early warning signs of risk.
• Enable more accurate and inclusive lending decisions.
• Drive stronger member relationships.

The longest U.S. government shutdown has paused official labor data, but private-sector insights reveal key trends shaping the job market. Alternative sources show slowing job creation, modestly higher unemployment, and signs of resilience consistent with the Fed’s outlook.

• Job growth weakened in late 2025 across major indicators
• Layoff announcements rose, but claims remain low
• Unemployment edged up in line with Fed projections
• Labor market stress remains relatively contained