Lending, assets, insured shares, deposits continue growth in 2Q

Total loans outstanding in federally insured credit unions increased $194 billion, or 16.2%, over the year ending in the second quarter of 2022, to $1.39 trillion, according to NCUA’s latest financial performance data. This represents the largest year over year growth in loans outstanding in at least two decades. Credit union loan balances also rose in all major categories, compared with the second quarter of 2021.

During the same period, total assets climbed by $159 billion, or 8.1 percent, to $2.14 trillion. Insured shares and deposits also grew $110 billion, or 7.0 percent, to $1.69 trillion, from one year earlier.

“These latest quarterly industry performance results point to a growing and overall healthy credit union system that’s facilitating the ability of families to achieve their financial goals,” said NCUA Chairman Todd Harper. “But, at the same time, we have also seen declines in the system’s net income and returns on average assets, rapidly rising interest rates and continued inflationary pressures. And, we have identified growing liquidity concerns within the system. Therefore, credit unions of all types and sizes must remain diligent in managing safety and soundness as we continue to navigate the challenging economic environment ahead of us.”

 

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