Commercial Loans Are Up; Delinquencies Are Down
February 21, 2023
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Commercial real estate loans now comprise more than 90% of the total portfolio, but economic shifts could blunt their growth.
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Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
February 13, 2023
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Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
February 6, 2023
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A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s big game.
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
January 30, 2023
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Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
January 23, 2023
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The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
January 17, 2023
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Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
January 9, 2023
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Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
Cash Is King In Low-Income Homes
January 2, 2023
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A report from the Federal Reserve finds cash payments have stayed consistent in recent years, but households of modest means are less likely to use other payment methods.
Is The Credit Union Liquidity Crunch Finally Here?
December 19, 2022
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The industry is facing a challenge as it looks for ways to fund record loan demand.
Credit Unions Set To Focus On Hiring In 2023
December 12, 2022
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A Callahan & Associates survey of cooperatives across the asset spectrum reveals an emphasis on recruitment and retention as well as institutional culture.
Commercial Loans Are Up; Delinquencies Are Down
Commercial real estate loans now comprise more than 90% of the total portfolio, but economic shifts could blunt their growth.
Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
Making Predictions For The Big Game? Callahan Bowl XVII Can Help.
A look at the lending performance of credit unions in Kansas City and Philadelphia offers a novel way to forecast the winner of this year’s ...
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
Mortgage Sales Fall To Decades-Long Low
Sustained increases to the federal funds rate have driven credit unions to keep more loans on the books for longer
Cash Is King In Low-Income Homes
A report from the Federal Reserve finds cash payments have stayed consistent in recent years, but households of modest means are less likely to use ...
Is The Credit Union Liquidity Crunch Finally Here?
The industry is facing a challenge as it looks for ways to fund record loan demand.
Credit Unions Set To Focus On Hiring In 2023
A Callahan & Associates survey of cooperatives across the asset spectrum reveals an emphasis on recruitment and retention as well as institutional culture.
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