State In The Spotlight: Maine
Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in both average share and loan balances.
Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in both average share and loan balances.
Membership growth increased 35 basis points year-over-year to 4.4%, and the average member relationship expanded 3.0% year-over-year. What else happened in the third quarter?
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