Small Loans Could Be Big Business
June 3, 2015
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Zillow mortgage research shows that many small borrowers will pay 10% more for every dollar borrowed than a borrower with a $400,000 loan.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
China Blue
May 28, 2015
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Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
May 21, 2015
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The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review
May 19, 2015
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This quarterly snapshot from TRUST Mutual Funds shows total investments at credit unions increased $14 billion since year-end 2014.
A Hope For Calm
May 12, 2015
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Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
Are You Living Under A Rock?
May 7, 2015
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TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure is so much more than a disclosure regulation. Many believe it will be a bigger deal than the Qualified Mortgage rule from January 2014.
The Floodgates Have Opened
May 6, 2015
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Fed chair Janet Yellen’s comments during an IMF conference on Wednesday contributed to a global sell-off of stocks last night.
Bonds Are Losing Their Grip On Leadership
April 30, 2015
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Dow futures are down 20 points in preopening trading and bond prices are close to unchanged to start the last day of April.
What Are Credit Unions Saying About RBC2?
April 27, 2015
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More than 1,000 credit union advocates from across the industry have made their voices heard. This selection of comments about NCUA’s revised risk-based capital proposal highlights drawbacks of the rule and underscores the importance of feedback.
23 Reasons Credit Unions Should Care About RBC2
April 27, 2015
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The deadline to submit comments about NCUA’s risk-based capital proposal is April 27. This roundup of RBC2 commentary offers inspiration and suggestions for crafting a comment.
China Blue
Global stock markets are having a sympathetic reaction to the Shanghai Composite.
The Fed Is Wary Of The Bond Market
The markets are trading quietly as the Fed takes a wait-and-see approach on raising interest rates.
First Quarter 2015 Investment Review
This quarterly snapshot from TRUST Mutual Funds shows total investments at credit unions increased $14 billion since year-end 2014.
A Hope For Calm
Bond traders are on their tiptoes in an effort to not disturb the German beast.
Are You Living Under A Rock?
TILA/RESPA integrated disclosure is so much more than a disclosure regulation. Many believe it will be a bigger deal than the Qualified Mortgage rule from ...
The Floodgates Have Opened
Fed chair Janet Yellen’s comments during an IMF conference on Wednesday contributed to a global sell-off of stocks last night.
Bonds Are Losing Their Grip On Leadership
Dow futures are down 20 points in preopening trading and bond prices are close to unchanged to start the last day of April.
What Are Credit Unions Saying About RBC2?
More than 1,000 credit union advocates from across the industry have made their voices heard. This selection of comments about NCUA’s revised risk-based capital proposal ...
23 Reasons Credit Unions Should Care About RBC2
The deadline to submit comments about NCUA's risk-based capital proposal is April 27. This roundup of RBC2 commentary offers inspiration and suggestions for crafting a ...
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Small Loans Could Be Big Business