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Recent CU economic reports indicate credit unions could potentially lose 300,000 auto loans due to tariffs.
Some CU executives even say originations rose in Q2 and are positively adjusting their forecasts.
Experts reveal good interest rates are no longer enough for credit unions to build mortgage business.
Real estate originations increase in 2018 in the South, Midwest and Mountain states, but fall in the Pacific and Northeast.
Ten credit unions hold 40% of the industry's credit card debt.
The latest reports show interest income outpaced expenses as loan quality improved.
CUNA data shows further softening in auto loans and mortgages in April.
CUNA economist says the dispute with China will slow growth, but not sink the U.S. economy.
Callahan finds fewer mortgages and slower car sales attributed to the drop.
Michigan State FCU and Filene have partnered to test and tweak this new program to better fit the needs of survivors.