Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
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Industry Trends: Member Relationships (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Product penetration rates hit all-time highs in most major categories, as memberships and member relationships continue to rise.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Shares (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Third quarter deposit performance resulted in slightly eased liquidity pressures.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months to come.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2019)
December 30, 2019
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Recommended Reading (3Q 2019)
December 30, 2019
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Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
Ring The Lunch Bell
December 30, 2019
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Can you sniff out these 10 credit union names that will leave you feeling hungry?
Make Plans For 2020
December 30, 2019
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The most successful decade in the history of the movement is coming to an end. How can credit unions prepare for what comes next?
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
Industry Trends: Member Relationships (3Q19)
Product penetration rates hit all-time highs in most major categories, as memberships and member relationships continue to rise.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Shares (3Q19)
Third quarter deposit performance resulted in slightly eased liquidity pressures.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months ...
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2019)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Recommended Reading (3Q 2019)
Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
Ring The Lunch Bell
Can you sniff out these 10 credit union names that will leave you feeling hungry?
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