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Serving struggling rural areas

These communities receive capital infusions, trusted advice, and solid financial value.

Mike Schenk

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Economic expansion likely to continue

Credit unions will continue to see decent, albeit slower, loan growth for the next 12 to 18 months.

Mike Schenk

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What’s ahead for the economy

CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk outlines areas of concern and reasons for optimism.

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The $31 trillion question

Growing government debt could lead to fewer options, says CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk.

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Rising deficits a growing concern

Anxiety grows over the federal government’s finances—and rightly so, says Mike Schenk, CUNA's chief economist.

Strong labor market continues

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Strong labor market continues

The September unemployment rate declined from 3.9% to 3.7%, its lowest level since 1969.

Asset quality remains high

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Asset quality remains high

Delinquencies should finish the year at 0.75%, then drift up to 0.85% by year-end 2019.

Business lending growth should remain strong

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Business lending growth should remain strong

Trade disputes threaten to derail certain industries.

CUs’ mortgage market share continues to rise

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CUs’ mortgage market share continues to rise

‘We expect credit unions to continue to outperform in the mortgage arena.’

Auto loans to lead growth

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Auto loans to lead growth

Average age of cars on the road is at an all-time high, suggesting healthy underlying demand.

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