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.
Industry Insights
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.
Help Members Make Sense Of Social Media Mayhem
May 20, 2024
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Online communities are rife with financial misinformation. Credit unions can help members — especially younger ones — sort the good intelligence from the bad.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
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.
Help Members Make Sense Of Social Media Mayhem
Online communities are rife with financial misinformation. Credit unions can help members — especially younger ones — sort the good intelligence from the bad.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
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A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
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Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
Manufactured Homes Help Close The Housing Affordability Gap
Aaron Passman
Lower prices and better amenities are making pre-built homes an appealing option for credit unions looking to bolster their balance sheet and borrowers stymied by the affordable housing crisis.
How Prepared Are U.S. Workers For Retirement? The Answer Is, ‘Not Well.’
Andrew Lepczyk
Data from Vanguard shows retirement preparation declines with age, leaving no generation fully ready. The gap presents both a challenge and an opportunity for credit unions.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
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It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
The Employee Benefit Cost Crisis And The Financial Strategy Forward-Thinking Credit Unions Are Using To Solve It
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Rising credit union benefit costs don’t have to remain a permanent operating burden.
Financial Market Jitters Escalate
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
Can Consumer Spending Save The Day?