In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
Second quarter performance data tells a positive story: member growth has never been stronger, the loan faucet is still flowing, and credit unions are well-positioned from an interest rate risk perspective.
Callahan & Associates surveyed 170 credit union executives to gain insight into their current and emerging sources of non-interest income.
Growth percentiles in major lending categories highlight opportunity and success in the credit union loan portfolio.
This week, CreditUnions.com showcases case studies from both large and small credit unions with excellent loan growth metrics, as well as looks at some larger lending trends.
Loans surpassed $800 billon in the first three months of the year. Here’s how to make sure the industry’s growing portfolio stays strong.
Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
The lack of a unified opinion from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors will leave the Fed in the dust when rates rise.
In episode No. 621, Callahan industry analyst Stephanie Clark talks with Mike Lawson to discuss why credit unions with less than $50 million in assets need new technology to survive in the marketplace.
Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
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