Share Balances Post Lowest Annual Growth On Record
July 24, 2023
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Inflation has eased, but rebuilding a cushion of savings has proven difficult for many Americans.
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As Deposit Growth Slows, Nonmember Deposits Surge
July 24, 2023
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An amended rule on public unit and nonmember shares provides new sources of liquidity for federally insured credit unions.
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
July 10, 2023
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Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
July 3, 2023
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As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
Dividends Per Member Are On The Rise. So Are Member Relationships.
June 26, 2023
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First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial situation.
Cryptocurrency Losses Fuel Jump In Elder Financial Abuse Claims
June 26, 2023
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A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
June 26, 2023
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Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
Study Highlights Racial Disparities In Housing Affordability Across America
June 19, 2023
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New data underscores how far minorities have to go to catch up.
Auto Lending Surges As Other Categories Stall
June 12, 2023
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Credit unions increased market share for auto originations in the first quarter, but that wasn’t true across the board.
How Did First Quarter Economic Trends Impact Credit Unions?
June 12, 2023
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Inflation eased, and GDP was better than expected, but widespread uncertainty has members seeking financial stability.
Share Balances Post Lowest Annual Growth On Record
Inflation has eased, but rebuilding a cushion of savings has proven difficult for many Americans.
As Deposit Growth Slows, Nonmember Deposits Surge
An amended rule on public unit and nonmember shares provides new sources of liquidity for federally insured credit unions.
Revenue And Loan Originations Increase Alongside Credit Union Hiring
Rate hikes and bank failures create concerns about market stability, but job numbers remain a beacon of optimism.
Consumers Are Shying Away From Fixed-Rate Mortgages
As the market shifts and borrowing costs rise, adjustable-rate home loans are becoming popular once again.
Dividends Per Member Are On The Rise. So Are Member Relationships.
First quarter data highlights how credit unions have an opportunity to extend a guiding hand to consumers who might not be prudently addressing their financial ...
Cryptocurrency Losses Fuel Jump In Elder Financial Abuse Claims
A new report from the FBI finds total losses from elder financial abuse rose by 84% last year compared to 2021 figures.
Home Ownership Is Out Of Reach
Housing is less affordable today than it was before the 2008 housing crisis. How did we get here? And how can credit unions help?
Study Highlights Racial Disparities In Housing Affordability Across America
New data underscores how far minorities have to go to catch up.
Auto Lending Surges As Other Categories Stall
Credit unions increased market share for auto originations in the first quarter, but that wasn't true across the board.
How Did First Quarter Economic Trends Impact Credit Unions?
Inflation eased, and GDP was better than expected, but widespread uncertainty has members seeking financial stability.
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Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.