Recommended Reading (4Q 2019)
April 16, 2020
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Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
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We’ll Never Be Royals
April 16, 2020
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Inspired by “Megxit,” can you unscramble these eight credit unions with names reminiscent of the aristocracy?
Industry Trends: Mortgages (4Q19)
April 16, 2020
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Borrowers were incentivized to look for refinancing opportunities in the second half of 2019. With refinances projected to outweigh purchases through the first quarter of 2020, credit unions are primed for a strong start to the decade.
Anatomy Of Northern Credit Union
April 16, 2020
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The ANATOMY series is a quarterly, multi-feature profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
Industry Trends: Shares (4Q19)
April 16, 2020
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Gains to liquidity and member loyalty provide credit unions the flexibility and opportunity to serve their members financial needs into the new decade.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (4Q19)
April 16, 2020
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Despite slowdowns in indirect lending and auto loan demand, auto penetration and market share remain strong at year-end.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (4Q19)
April 16, 2020
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Across 2019, the success of the national labor market increased competition for talent and required credit unions to revise their staffing models. In today’s stressful and uncertain climate, the industry’s willingness to invest in people will provide solace and stability for employees.
Market Snapshot: 4Q 2019
April 16, 2020
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Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the fourth quarter.
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q19)
April 16, 2020
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2019 has been the most productive lending year in the history of the credit union movement. Despite coronavirus uncertainty, strong loan growth and low delinquency bode well for the strength of the credit union balance sheet in the months ahead.
The End Of The Decade As We Know It
April 16, 2020
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The industry ended fourth quarter on a high. What comes next is anybody’s guess.
Recommended Reading (4Q 2019)
Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
We’ll Never Be Royals
Inspired by “Megxit,” can you unscramble these eight credit unions with names reminiscent of the aristocracy?
Industry Trends: Mortgages (4Q19)
Borrowers were incentivized to look for refinancing opportunities in the second half of 2019. With refinances projected to outweigh purchases through the first quarter of ...
Anatomy Of Northern Credit Union
The ANATOMY series is a quarterly, multi-feature profile that explores the strategies and analyzes the performance of an exemplary credit union.
Industry Trends: Shares (4Q19)
Gains to liquidity and member loyalty provide credit unions the flexibility and opportunity to serve their members financial needs into the new decade.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (4Q19)
Despite slowdowns in indirect lending and auto loan demand, auto penetration and market share remain strong at year-end.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (4Q19)
Across 2019, the success of the national labor market increased competition for talent and required credit unions to revise their staffing models. In today's stressful ...
Market Snapshot: 4Q 2019
Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the fourth quarter.
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q19)
2019 has been the most productive lending year in the history of the credit union movement. Despite coronavirus uncertainty, strong loan growth and low delinquency ...
The End Of The Decade As We Know It
The industry ended fourth quarter on a high. What comes next is anybody’s guess.
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Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
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Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
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Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
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6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
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What’s Next For Credit Union Earnings?
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As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
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The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.