Best Of December 2019
January 2, 2020
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Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Insights
Industry Trends: Investments (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions continue to prioritize short-term liquidity, apparent in the movement’s investment portfolio.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Despite mixed signals to end the year, signs do point to a strong economy to begin 2020. What else should credit unions know at third quarter?
HR, Analytics, And The Member Experience
December 30, 2019
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
Industry Trends: Member Relationships (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Product penetration rates hit all-time highs in most major categories, as memberships and member relationships continue to rise.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Shares (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Third quarter deposit performance resulted in slightly eased liquidity pressures.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Best Of December 2019
Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Trends: Investments (3Q19)
Credit unions continue to prioritize short-term liquidity, apparent in the movement's investment portfolio.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (3Q19)
Despite mixed signals to end the year, signs do point to a strong economy to begin 2020. What else should credit unions know at third ...
HR, Analytics, And The Member Experience
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
Industry Trends: Member Relationships (3Q19)
Product penetration rates hit all-time highs in most major categories, as memberships and member relationships continue to rise.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Shares (3Q19)
Third quarter deposit performance resulted in slightly eased liquidity pressures.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Browse Topics
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?
New Highs For Equity Markets Despite Iran And Oil Prices
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
New Graduates Face A Cautious Job-Hiring Landscape
Tony Waltrich
Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.
A Credit Union Journey Into Cryptocurrency And Stablecoins
Savana Morie
St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.
Balancing Growth And Risk In Uncertain Lending Environments
Callahan & Associates
Traditional risk tools alone aren’t enough. Portfolio protection must evolve to meet members within the lending experience itself.
The Line Between Growth And Impact Was Blurry. Wright-Patt Decided To Redraw It.
Savana Morie
The Ohio cooperative is refining the role of its foundation to clarify what belongs within the credit union and what belongs under its charitable arm, strengthening focus and long term strategy for both.
Smarter Scheduling Delivers Faster Service And Lower Costs For 4Front Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
The 84-Month Trap: How Negative Equity Is Quietly Undermining Your Auto Portfolio
Callahan & Associates
A new approach to vehicle affordability for credit unions.
2 Tactics To Increase Young Member Engagement
Aaron Passman
Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.