This insightful monthly market commentary will help you look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
More than 75% of credit union credit card issuers grew at a below-average rate in 2017. How can cooperatives buck this trend in 2018?
For this April Fool’s Day, see what might happen if former SECU CEO Jim Blaine were to take a seat at the NCUA.
The lion ate the lamb for dinner, but on this last day of the month, the stock market is finally quiet.
The movement’s future requires daily attention to sharing its present impact.
Trade news is back in the spotlight after the Trump Administration announced $50 billion in new tariffs aimed directly at China.
Seeing a northern Virginia farm go bold prompts considerations of what credit unions can tell their members and their communities.
The trade story is not done. It’s just in intermission.
The credit union movement needs to tell its small stories, the ones that bankers can’t tell.
What market drivers could also impact the credit union investment portfolio?
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
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