A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
February 6, 2023
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Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
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I Needed A Credit Card. My Credit Union Couldn’t Help
January 30, 2023
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After seeking a credit card to use during a semester abroad, a college student laments that her credit union couldn’t meet her needs as well as a fintech.
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
January 30, 2023
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Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
January 23, 2023
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The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
January 23, 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.
Are Credit Unions Heading Toward A Liquidity Crisis?
January 23, 2023
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Sluggish share growth, record loan demand, and mounting unrealized losses on investment securities are putting pressure on liquidity across the industry.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
January 17, 2023
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Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
The Power Of Purpose Is In The Details
December 19, 2022
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It’s not enough to have a mission statement; to deliver results, a credit union’s purpose must meet four specific conditions.
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
December 19, 2022
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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.
What Happened In The Investment Portfolio In The Third Quarter?
December 19, 2022
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The loan-to-share ratio continued to increase, pushing credit unions to look to their investment portfolios for funding.
A Closer Look At 2022’s Loan Growth Surge
Credit union lending boomed last year. What’s in store for this year?
I Needed A Credit Card. My Credit Union Couldn’t Help
After seeking a credit card to use during a semester abroad, a college student laments that her credit union couldn’t meet her needs as well ...
Credit Unions Are Besting The Competition On Delinquency
Late payments are on the rise across the nation, but delinquency at credit unions is nearly half the national average.
What’s Happening To Expenses And Revenue At U.S. Credit Unions?
The gap between expenses and revenue is narrowing as revenue growth begins to catch up with operating expense growth.
The Calendar Turns On A Dreadful Year For Financial Markets
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Are Credit Unions Heading Toward A Liquidity Crisis?
Sluggish share growth, record loan demand, and mounting unrealized losses on investment securities are putting pressure on liquidity across the industry.
Overdraft Fees Jumped 18.1% In Third Quarter Of 2022
Tighter budgets and higher prices for consumer goods caused members to overdraft their accounts more frequently in the third quarter of 2022.
Growing Optimism After A Year To Forget
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
What Happened In The Investment Portfolio In The Third Quarter?
The loan-to-share ratio continued to increase, pushing credit unions to look to their investment portfolios for funding.
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