Credit Card Lending Rebounds As Savings Declines
November 7, 2022
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Record inflation has contributed to a surge in credit card spending, reversing a trend noted early in the pandemic.
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It Takes Time For Loan Portfolios To Reprice
October 31, 2022
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If history is a guide, the average yield on loans will take time to adjust to the sharp increases in the federal funds rate.
Which States Have The Highest Credit Union Real Estate Penetration?
October 24, 2022
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A map of the United States shows where credit unions dominate in different areas of the loan portfolio.
Dividends Have Slipped, But Is A Turnaround On The Horizon?
October 15, 2022
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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 around the corner.
Consumer Sentiment Slides Amid Recession Fears
October 10, 2022
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High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
October 9, 2022
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After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
September 19, 2022
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The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Liquidity Takes A Dive As Lending Ticks Up
September 12, 2022
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NET LIQUIDITY CHANGE FOR U.S. CREDIT UNIONS | DATA AS OF 06.30.22 © Callahan & Associates | CreditUnions.com The federal government took a variety of steps to provide economic relief during the first year of the pandemic, including distributing trillions of dollars directly to consumers. As a result, credit union shares grew at record rates
Credit Union Compensation Is Not Keeping Up With Inflation
September 6, 2022
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Wage growth for full-time equivalent employees has stayed well above the Consumer Price Index for years, but surging inflation has turned the tables, resulting in a nearly six-point gap.
Financial Literacy Offerings Drive Down Credit Union Delinquency Rates
August 29, 2022
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For institutions with $100 million or more in assets, educational offerings are often a key factor when it comes to preventing late loan payments.
Credit Card Lending Rebounds As Savings Declines
Record inflation has contributed to a surge in credit card spending, reversing a trend noted early in the pandemic.
It Takes Time For Loan Portfolios To Reprice
If history is a guide, the average yield on loans will take time to adjust to the sharp increases in the federal funds rate.
Which States Have The Highest Credit Union Real Estate Penetration?
A map of the United States shows where credit unions dominate in different areas of the loan portfolio.
Dividends Have Slipped, But Is A Turnaround On The Horizon?
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 ...
Consumer Sentiment Slides Amid Recession Fears
High inflation and low unemployment are clashing, resulting in economic pessimism that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade.
Personal Savings Rate Plummets
After a pandemic-era spike, American consumers are saving at a lower rate than they have in over a decade.
Neobank Growth Slips After 2020 Peak
The number of neobanks launching around the world has fallen significantly, but that doesn’t mean fintech adoption rates are following suit.
Liquidity Takes A Dive As Lending Ticks Up
NET LIQUIDITY CHANGE FOR U.S. CREDIT UNIONS | DATA AS OF 06.30.22 © Callahan & Associates | CreditUnions.com The federal government took a variety of ...
Credit Union Compensation Is Not Keeping Up With Inflation
Wage growth for full-time equivalent employees has stayed well above the Consumer Price Index for years, but surging inflation has turned the tables, resulting in ...
Financial Literacy Offerings Drive Down Credit Union Delinquency Rates
For institutions with $100 million or more in assets, educational offerings are often a key factor when it comes to preventing late loan payments.
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