2Q 2016 Drivers Of The Efficiency Ratio
Like your golf score, your credit union’s efficiency ratio should be low.
Like your golf score, your credit union’s efficiency ratio should be low.
Second quarter lending puts credit unions on the path to another record-breaking year. As of June 2016, three loan products accounted for more than 81% of the annual growth.
Sure, credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions, but that doesn’t mean they can exist without steady sources of income. See how credit unions are making money and deepening relationships this week on CreditUnions.com.
Overall delinquency is following the traditional cycle, but this year’s numbers might indicate a break in generally declining delinquency rates.
The regulator’s move may be first step of more relief to come.
The game is hot now, but what do you do when that Next Big Thing comes along?
CreditUnions.com rounds up examples of successful social media strategies — as well as identifies alternatives to Facebook and Twitter — to help credit unions take their social presence to the next level.
This week, CreditUnions.com profiles institutions building and designing meaningful branch locations. Plus, we kickoff a special series detailing the search for Jim Blaine’s successor.
This week, CreditUnions.com compares and contrasts the different strategies credit unions are using to build their credit card portfolios.
This week, CreditUnions.com looks at best practices to make the most of mobile and online strategies.

As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.

Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.

Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.

Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.

A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.