The tiny state's branch count has slowly grown, while the count dwindles for New England.

Credit unions still increased portfolios at twice the rate of banks and others in Q1.

But the payments CUSO reports credit card spending remains flat compared with a year earlier.

But announcements of new branches continues in the second quarter from Washington state to Long Island, N.Y.

The minority depository institution showed a loss in the first quarter.

CU trade economists think another good inflation report or two might convince the Fed to lower rates twice this year.

Trade group's report shows a slight March-to-April gain breaking a three-month streak in declining loan balances.

CFO Sam Inman will replace retiring John Hirabayashi Aug. 31 after 28 years at helm.