Get Ready For The Student Loan Payments Pinch
August 28, 2023
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Federal student loan payments resume in October, increasing the monthly debt load by hundreds of dollars for many borrowers.
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3 Ways To Make The Most Of Player Sponsorships
August 28, 2023
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The return of college sports means credit unions have the opportunity to forge new marketing partnerships and build brand awareness through name, image, and likeness sponsorships.
The Efficiency Ratio Takes A Surprising Turn
August 21, 2023
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Inflation has eased during the past year, but the efficiency ratio is heating up.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2023
August 14, 2023
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With liquidity still a top concern, credit unions are shifting their focus to find more ways to draw in additional sources of funding.
Loan Delinquency Rates Take Divergent Paths Amid Uncertain Economy
August 7, 2023
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Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
Powell Reiterates Data Dependency, Market Revives Soft Landing Narrative
August 7, 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.
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
July 31, 2023
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As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of funds.
What’s Behind The Jump In Auto Market Share?
July 31, 2023
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The key factor in the credit union industry’s ongoing auto loan growth might be difficult — and costly — to sustain.
Little Consensus On Economy In Second Half Of 2023
July 31, 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.
Can Credit Unions Capitalize On Barbenheimer’s Big Moment?
July 28, 2023
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With brands of all stripes latching on to the summer’s biggest movie craze, they walk a fine line between being in on the joke and being the butt of the joke.
Get Ready For The Student Loan Payments Pinch
Federal student loan payments resume in October, increasing the monthly debt load by hundreds of dollars for many borrowers.
The Efficiency Ratio Takes A Surprising Turn
Inflation has eased during the past year, but the efficiency ratio is heating up.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2023
With liquidity still a top concern, credit unions are shifting their focus to find more ways to draw in additional sources of funding.
Loan Delinquency Rates Take Divergent Paths Amid Uncertain Economy
Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
Powell Reiterates Data Dependency, Market Revives Soft Landing Narrative
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of ...
What’s Behind The Jump In Auto Market Share?
The key factor in the credit union industry’s ongoing auto loan growth might be difficult — and costly — to sustain.
Little Consensus On Economy In Second Half Of 2023
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Can Credit Unions Capitalize On Barbenheimer’s Big Moment?
With brands of all stripes latching on to the summer’s biggest movie craze, they walk a fine line between being in on the joke and ...
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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