GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
August 15, 2022
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Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
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Prioritizing Member Service In P2P Transfers
August 8, 2022
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It’s time for credit unions to take the best of Zelle and Venmo and put their own spin on those platforms.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Low-Income Credit Unions Feel The Pinch As Fee Income Falls
August 8, 2022
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Institutions designated to serve low-income memberships – shops that may be more reliant on fee revenue than others – are seeing those funds fall at a faster rate than non-LICUs.
What’s Next for the Housing Market?
August 1, 2022
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The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Mortgage Slowdown Cuts Origination Fees In Half
August 1, 2022
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Income from mortgage originations and servicing were down from one year ago following slowdowns in sales and refinancing.
Credit Card Delinquency Rates Inching Back Up
July 25, 2022
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After a decline in consumer spending during the pandemic, the end of government relief programs has contributed to an increase in credit card usage – and a rise in delinquencies.
Credit Unions On Campus
July 25, 2022
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I grew up in California, but these days I’m a student at Williams College, located in a small, rural town in the heart of the Berkshires. My family has always been involved in the credit union movement, and while in college I’ve been interested to hear other students’ perspectives on this industry. I was directed
Making An Impact – And Getting Results
July 22, 2022
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Callahan’s 2021 Impact Survey shows the variety of ways credit unions are making a difference in their communities and advancing the industry’s philosophy of “people helping people.”
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
July 18, 2022
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A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Hello, Venmo (Goodbye, Checking Account)
July 11, 2022
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Gen Z sees the P2P payments service as more than just a way to split the cost of a night out – it’s also a social platform and de facto checking account.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: CUSO Investments Keep Climbing
Credit unions have seen an almost 8% rise in loans and investments to credit union service organizations since the start of the pandemic.
Prioritizing Member Service In P2P Transfers
It’s time for credit unions to take the best of Zelle and Venmo and put their own spin on those platforms.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Low-Income Credit Unions Feel The Pinch As Fee Income Falls
Institutions designated to serve low-income memberships – shops that may be more reliant on fee revenue than others – are seeing those funds fall at ...
What’s Next for the Housing Market?
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of homes amid record demand, which is likely to have an impact on mortgage lending moving forward.
Mortgage Slowdown Cuts Origination Fees In Half
Income from mortgage originations and servicing were down from one year ago following slowdowns in sales and refinancing.
Credit Card Delinquency Rates Inching Back Up
After a decline in consumer spending during the pandemic, the end of government relief programs has contributed to an increase in credit card usage – ...
Making An Impact – And Getting Results
Callahan’s 2021 Impact Survey shows the variety of ways credit unions are making a difference in their communities and advancing the industry’s philosophy of “people ...
Interest Rate Volatility Reaches New Highs For 2022
A look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving the current market trends that could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
Hello, Venmo (Goodbye, Checking Account)
Gen Z sees the P2P payments service as more than just a way to split the cost of a night out – it’s also a ...
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