5 Graphs That Explain Today’s Investment Portfolio
September 10, 2024
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Credit unions are reigniting investment strategies amid rate shifts and slowing loan demand.
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6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios
September 9, 2024
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Market pressures and compliance challenges are just two variables pushing cooperatives to hand off their card operations.
Members Want BNPL. How Will You Respond?
September 9, 2024
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A March 2024 study determined Buy Now, Pay Later tools are among the top features consumers want from their payments options.
Soft Landing Remains A Possibility, Even If Historically Elusive
September 9, 2024
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
A Guide To Measuring Credit Union Impact
September 2, 2024
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Credit unions build stronger communities every day. It’s time to share those success stories with the world.
A New Way to Measure Impact
September 1, 2024
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To better fulfil its mission, Blue FCU has adopted a different method of measuring success that more closely examines members’ financial health.
Ask An Analyst: What Does The Data Say About Financial Wellness?
August 26, 2024
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Americans face challenges in retirement planning and rising debt. Credit unions can help them tackle that.
Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
August 19, 2024
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With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2024
August 11, 2024
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Originations, margins, and auto lending highlight a few of the key themes in the second quarter.
What’s In A Charter Type?
August 11, 2024
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Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
5 Graphs That Explain Today’s Investment Portfolio
Credit unions are reigniting investment strategies amid rate shifts and slowing loan demand.
Members Want BNPL. How Will You Respond?
A March 2024 study determined Buy Now, Pay Later tools are among the top features consumers want from their payments options.
Soft Landing Remains A Possibility, Even If Historically Elusive
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
A Guide To Measuring Credit Union Impact
Credit unions build stronger communities every day. It’s time to share those success stories with the world.
A New Way to Measure Impact
To better fulfil its mission, Blue FCU has adopted a different method of measuring success that more closely examines members’ financial health.
Ask An Analyst: What Does The Data Say About Financial Wellness?
Americans face challenges in retirement planning and rising debt. Credit unions can help them tackle that.
Credit Union Employees Step Up Amid Labor Shortages
With membership growth outpacing employee growth, member service representatives today are serving more members than they did five years ago.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2024
Originations, margins, and auto lending highlight a few of the key themes in the second quarter.
What’s In A Charter Type?
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution's regulatory needs and expansion goals.
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Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
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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.
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Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.
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A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.
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A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.
4 Important Exceptions To Track For Commercial Lending
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Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.
The Personal Loan Landscape Has Shifted
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Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.
Simplify Credit Card Issuing For Sustainable Growth
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How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?
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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.
The Affordable Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Single-Family Homes
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The cost of manufactured homes has increased even faster than that of traditional houses. That can affect members’ ability to qualify for and repay those loans.
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