The Hidden Drivers of CU Consolidation

Credit unions face rising operating costs, membership headwinds, and tighter growth constraints at small scale. This analysis compares CUs, banks, and bank acquisition targets—showing how profitability and pricing connect, why 2023 multiples reset, and why bank acquisitions remain a viable, cash-driven path to add scale and capabilities.

New Whitepaper Release – Credit Union Bank Acquisitions – Part 2

We’re excited to announce the release of Part 2 in our whitepaper series, What Credit Unions Need to Know About Bank Acquisitions. This latest installment, titled “Proceeding with the Deal,” offers a practical and strategic guide for credit… Read More

Proactive Collaboration is the Future of Credit Union Mergers

Proactive Collaboration is the Future of Credit Union Mergers

Credit Union 2.0: An Opportunity to Build Collaborative Partnership is an outstanding report by Filene Research Institute provided courtesy of the Credit Union Times. This report shows the power of collaborative mergers within the credit union movement.