Automobiles Drive Credit Union Lending
January 28, 2019
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Auto market share and penetration rates increased at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 even as indirect lending growth slowed.
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2 SEO Ranking Factors To Watch In 2019
January 23, 2019
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Google constantly changes its algorithm. How can credit unions keep their local searches competitive? Check out these tips for the new year.
Fighting Fraud And Dissecting Data
January 22, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Great Hires And Tough Decisions
January 14, 2019
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 Opportunities For 2019
January 7, 2019
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This past year, leaders at Callahan & Associates have noted several recurring themes that the firm has identified as opportunities for 2019.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Credit card balances were up 8.4% annually to $59.9 billion as of Sept. 30, 2018.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Cash and investment balances at credit unions fell 5.4% year-over-year, however, investment yields reached the highest third quarter level since September 2010.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
January 1, 2019
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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.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (3Q18)
January 1, 2019
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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?
Automobiles Drive Credit Union Lending
Auto market share and penetration rates increased at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 even as indirect lending growth slowed.
2 SEO Ranking Factors To Watch In 2019
Google constantly changes its algorithm. How can credit unions keep their local searches competitive? Check out these tips for the new year.
Fighting Fraud And Dissecting Data
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Great Hires And Tough Decisions
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
4 Opportunities For 2019
This past year, leaders at Callahan & Associates have noted several recurring themes that the firm has identified as opportunities for 2019.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (3Q18)
Credit card balances were up 8.4% annually to $59.9 billion as of Sept. 30, 2018.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q18)
Cash and investment balances at credit unions fell 5.4% year-over-year, however, investment yields reached the highest third quarter level since September 2010.
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 ...
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (3Q18)
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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