Is Growth The Goal Or The Result?
June 17, 2024
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Credit unions that want to remain relevant might need to rethink how they approach the “G” word.
Industry Insights
Rising Interest Rates Are Good For Something
June 17, 2024
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Revenue per member has soared despite an industrywide slowdown in membership growth.
Can Consumer Spending Save The Day?
June 10, 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.
CECL: A Half-Baked Cake
June 10, 2024
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One year after implementation, there’s still work to be done when it comes to new rules around expected credit losses.
How Are Credit Unions Holding Up As ROA Dips Down?
June 10, 2024
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Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
Originations Slide As Lenders Tighten Underwriting
June 10, 2024
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The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to make a big purchase.
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
June 10, 2024
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Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
3 Asset Quality Metrics That Matter
June 10, 2024
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With interest rates up and economic growth tepid, credit union leaders are tracking key performance ratios in their loan portfolios.
Get Inspired: 3 Mortgage Marketing Pages That Sell
June 3, 2024
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How a trio of credit unions from across the country are tackling a universally difficult housing market.
When It Comes To Housing, Prices Are Outpacing Income
June 3, 2024
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Census data shows credit unions have a lot of work in front of them to make housing affordable for members.
Rising Interest Rates Are Good For Something
Revenue per member has soared despite an industrywide slowdown in membership growth.
Can Consumer Spending Save The Day?
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
CECL: A Half-Baked Cake
One year after implementation, there’s still work to be done when it comes to new rules around expected credit losses.
How Are Credit Unions Holding Up As ROA Dips Down?
Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
Originations Slide As Lenders Tighten Underwriting
The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to ...
7 Liquidity Trends From The First Quarter
Liquidity has been front of mind for credit union leaders in recent quarters as loan and share growth battle it out on the balance sheet.
3 Asset Quality Metrics That Matter
With interest rates up and economic growth tepid, credit union leaders are tracking key performance ratios in their loan portfolios.
Get Inspired: 3 Mortgage Marketing Pages That Sell
How a trio of credit unions from across the country are tackling a universally difficult housing market.
When It Comes To Housing, Prices Are Outpacing Income
Census data shows credit unions have a lot of work in front of them to make housing affordable for members.
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Is Growth The Goal Or The Result?