Sherry Virden
Sherry Virden is an Industry Analyst at Callahan & Associates.
Commercial Loans Are Up; Delinquencies Are Down
Sherry Virden
February 21, 2023
Commercial real estate loans now comprise more than 90% of the total portfolio, but economic shifts could blunt their growth.
Loan Balances Reached Record-Breaking YOY Growth
Sherry Virden
February 6, 2023
Outstanding loan balances grew 19.1% in the third quarter of 2022. That number has never been higher at U.S. credit unions. What else happened in ...
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
Sherry Virden
February 6, 2023
Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
Sherry Virden
January 30, 2023
Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
Who Are The Top 10 Core Providers For U.S. Credit Unions?
Sherry Virden
December 5, 2022
The big three hold roughly half of the industry’s market share, but some smaller players are making gains.
Where Do Auto Lending And Inflation Intersect?
Sherry Virden
November 14, 2022
Auto inflation has slowed since its second quarter peak but remains significantly higher than historical levels.
Dividends Have Slipped, But Is A Turnaround On The Horizon?
Sherry Virden
October 15, 2022
In honor of International Credit Union Day, a look at how credit union dividends have shifted over time and why a rebound might be just ...
Financial Literacy Offerings Drive Down Credit Union Delinquency Rates
Sherry Virden
August 29, 2022
For institutions with $100 million or more in assets, educational offerings are often a key factor when it comes to preventing late loan payments.
Making An Impact – And Getting Results
Sherry Virden
July 22, 2022
Callahan’s 2021 Impact Survey shows the variety of ways credit unions are making a difference in their communities and advancing the industry’s philosophy of “people ...
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2022
Sherry Virden
June 24, 2022
How did credit unions perform in the first three months of the year? Learn this and other insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.