Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
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Surging interest rates historically have dampened homebuyer enthusiasm, but housing supply also is playing a role in today’s originations.
Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
Cooperatives would do well to educate and support their members through budgeting and savings plans to foster financial stability throughout the community.
Strong certificate demand and higher cost of funds boosted annual dividends per member to $153 in the second quarter. What’s happening in other member engagement metrics?
Real estate and consumer originations are down substantially from recent record-setting levels; but pipelines remain fuller than pre-pandemic levels.
Rising expenses caused members to pay more in non-sufficient funds and overdraft fees in the second quarter, but it varies by region.
Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Discover how First Alliance Credit Union is redefining success by putting values and member needs at the heart of everything it does.

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Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.

Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.

Explore how credit union size influences growth, lending, and efficiency.

Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.

Falling interest rates are changing the game for credit unions. Explore how potential shifts in lending, savings, and margins are set to affect the bottom line.

Explore the subtle shifts redefining the credit union core processing space and how these movements shape growth, innovation, and member experience.

The combination of the right philosophy and the right technology can set credit unions up for success even during difficult economic times.
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