7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
The number of institutions has decreased even as the industry’s total assets have grown. But what else has happened in the past 60 months?
Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other benchmarks worth watching.
This week, CreditUnions.com focuses on the different metrics credit unions can use to measure and benchmark performance, whether looking to manage risk or guide loan growth.
PSCU reports “a couple hundred thousand dollars” in saved chargebacks already as the big card brands prepare solutions to perceptions of chip card speed trap.
Mario Drahi and George Soros are dinging stocks and giving bond traders a reason to dip below a key level.
Data and insight from Callahan & Associates and industry suppliers.
Indirect lending helps the credit union industry build market share amid booming auto sales.
Credit union ledgers show no froth amid larger financial industry reports about a growing subprime auto loan bubble.
The Illinois credit union phased out its indirect lending efforts and posted major gains in its auto portfolio.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.
The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those loans.
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