3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
May 24, 2021
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HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
Industry Insights
Economic Optimism Runs High
May 17, 2021
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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 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
May 17, 2021
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The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
April 27, 2021
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Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
April 19, 2021
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Credit union earnings rebounded toward the end of the year as industry players find a way to adapt their business models to a changing economic landscape.
NCUA Grant Funding In 2020
April 12, 2021
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302 credit unions received $4.7 million in grant funding from the NCUA’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund in 2020. Take a closer look at where that money went.
Robust Economic Growth Expected
April 12, 2021
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This monthly commentary looks beyond the headlines to uncover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they could impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Have A Care For Your Credit Card Manager
April 5, 2021
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Card managers who have proven to be the right leader for a critical product in the past almost certainly remain just as capable in the present.
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q20)
April 5, 2021
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Mortgage originations set a quarterly record while consumer lending rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2020. Further economic reopening brings optimism, but the industry must monitor pandemic-related declines in asset quality.
4 Steps To Take Before Writing An Impact Report
March 29, 2021
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Completing these steps will help you avoid writer’s block and set you up for writing success.
3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans ...
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
Credit union earnings rebounded toward the end of the year as industry players find a way to adapt their business models to a changing economic ...
NCUA Grant Funding In 2020
302 credit unions received $4.7 million in grant funding from the NCUA's Community Development Revolving Loan Fund in 2020. Take a closer look at where that ...
Robust Economic Growth Expected
This monthly commentary looks beyond the headlines to uncover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they could impact a credit union’s investment ...
Have A Care For Your Credit Card Manager
Card managers who have proven to be the right leader for a critical product in the past almost certainly remain just as capable in the ...
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q20)
Mortgage originations set a quarterly record while consumer lending rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2020. Further economic reopening brings optimism, but the industry must ...
4 Steps To Take Before Writing An Impact Report
Completing these steps will help you avoid writer’s block and set you up for writing success.
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