3 Trends At Low-Income And CDFI Credit Unions
October 30, 2023
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Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
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Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
October 30, 2023
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A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
October 27, 2023
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Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year’s Fall Classic? Callahan’s credit union data could have the answer.
Have High Interest Rates Put A Dent In Housing Prices?
October 23, 2023
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Surging interest rates historically have dampened homebuyer enthusiasm, but housing supply also is playing a role in today’s originations.
Deposits Remain The Foundation Of The Member-Credit Union Relationship.
October 16, 2023
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Cooperatives would do well to educate and support their members through budgeting and savings plans to foster financial stability throughout the community.
Member Dividends Reach 14-Year High
October 16, 2023
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Strong certificate demand and higher cost of funds boosted annual dividends per member to $153 in the second quarter. What’s happening in other member engagement metrics?
Year-To-Date Loan Originations Drop From Last Year
October 16, 2023
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Real estate and consumer originations are down substantially from recent record-setting levels; but pipelines remain fuller than pre-pandemic levels.
Overdraft Fees Weigh On Members In The Second Quarter
October 9, 2023
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Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Top-Line Revenue Expands At U.S. Credit Unions
October 9, 2023
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Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
Optimistic Economic Outlook Leads To Talk Of ‘Immaculate Disinflation’
October 5, 2023
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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.
3 Trends At Low-Income And CDFI Credit Unions
Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year's Fall Classic? Callahan's credit union data could have the answer.
Have High Interest Rates Put A Dent In Housing Prices?
Surging interest rates historically have dampened homebuyer enthusiasm, but housing supply also is playing a role in today’s originations.
Deposits Remain The Foundation Of The Member-Credit Union Relationship.
Cooperatives would do well to educate and support their members through budgeting and savings plans to foster financial stability throughout the community.
Member Dividends Reach 14-Year High
Strong certificate demand and higher cost of funds boosted annual dividends per member to $153 in the second quarter. What’s happening in other member engagement ...
Year-To-Date Loan Originations Drop From Last Year
Real estate and consumer originations are down substantially from recent record-setting levels; but pipelines remain fuller than pre-pandemic levels.
Overdraft Fees Weigh On Members In The Second Quarter
Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Top-Line Revenue Expands At U.S. Credit Unions
Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
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