Lake Michigan Credit Union (62514), a $15.2B credit union headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, led by CEO Leonard, reported $13.1B in outstanding loans at the end of 2025 Q3, an increase of $1.1B (+9.2%) compared to the same quarter last year.
The credit union's 101.7% loan-to-share ratio indicates aggressive lending relative to deposit base, which may require liquidity management attention. With 285,686 loans outstanding to 517,086 members, the average loan balance stands at $46K.
Taken together: deposit gathering becomes strategic priority for growth.
Portfolio Composition
Lake Michigan Credit Union's loan portfolio is dominated by Business Loans, comprising 17.8% of total loans. This diversified approach balances risk across multiple loan categories.
Loan Portfolio Breakdown
| Loan Type | Balance | % of Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Business Loans | $2.3B | 17.8% |
| Used Vehicles | $902.4M | 6.9% |
| Indirect Loans | $789.6M | 6.0% |
| Credit Cards | $222.5M | 1.7% |
| Other Unsecured | $165.6M | 1.3% |
| New Vehicles | $155.6M | 1.2% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports (2025_Q3)
Quarterly Loan Trends
Sustained loan growth of this magnitude typically reflects competitive pricing, expanded indirect lending channels, or successful member acquisition campaigns.
Quarterly Trend
| Period | Total Loans | QoQ Change | Loan/Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | $11.9B | 98.4% | |
| 2024 Q3 | $12.0B | +0.9% | 98.3% |
| 2024 Q4 | $12.1B | +0.7% | 97.7% |
| 2025 Q1 | $12.3B | +1.8% | 98.0% |
| 2025 Q2 | $12.6B | +2.7% | 100.6% |
| 2025 Q3 | $13.1B | +3.7% | 101.7% |
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Reports
Credit Quality & Risk
Lake Michigan Credit Union reports $44.8M in loans delinquent 60+ days, representing a 0.34% delinquency rate. This healthy delinquency rate reflects disciplined underwriting and effective collections.
Year-to-date net charge-offs of $13.4M represent a 0.10% annualized loss rate. This low charge-off rate indicates strong credit performance.
Historical Context: Since the 2008 Crisis
Lake Michigan Credit Union's loan portfolio has grown 1075% since Q3 2008, when the financial crisis was at its peak. At that time, the credit union held $1.1B in loans with a 0.71% delinquency rate.
Today's delinquency rate of 0.34% remains below crisis-era levels, demonstrating improved credit quality and risk management.
Peer Comparison
Among 42 credit unions in its $7.6B–$22.8B asset peer group, Lake Michigan Credit Union ranks in the 76th percentile for loan growth. This positions the credit union as a lending leader among similarly-sized institutions.
Outlook
With strong loan growth momentum, Lake Michigan Credit Union appears well-positioned for continued portfolio expansion. Key factors to monitor include deposit growth to fund lending, credit quality trends, and competitive dynamics in the MI market.
Lake Michigan Credit Union's Q4 2025 results, expected in early 2026, will provide further insight into whether this growth trajectory can be sustained.
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Data Sources: NCUA 5300 Call Reports (2025_Q3), NCUA Historical Data (2007-present), Finleet Proprietary Analysis
Methodology: Year-over-year growth calculated comparing 2025_Q3 to same quarter prior year. Peer groups defined as credit unions within 50% asset range. Delinquency rate calculated as loans 60+ days past due divided by total loans. Crisis comparison uses Q3 2008 as baseline.