Other Views: Free Wisconsin’s small lenders from cumbersome regulations
Janesville Gazette, Wisconsin
March 14, 2018
Wisconsin credit unions have seen strong growth in recent years. In fact, total membership in credit unions statewide now exceeds 3 million.
Even as the number of credit union members is rising, the number of actual credit unions is falling—by 39 percent since 2010. That’s made it tougher for many residents of the Badger State, especially those in rural areas, to find affordable loans and other financial services.