3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
May 24, 2021
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HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
Blogs
Barbara Mahoney On Leadership
May 17, 2021
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The CEO of Leominster Credit Union talks about her first six months on the job and how her background in HR influences her management style.
Economic Optimism Runs High
May 17, 2021
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Look beyond the headlines to discover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
May 17, 2021
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The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
April 27, 2021
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Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
April 19, 2021
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Credit union earnings rebounded toward the end of the year as industry players find a way to adapt their business models to a changing economic landscape.
NCUA Grant Funding In 2020
April 12, 2021
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302 credit unions received $4.7 million in grant funding from the NCUA’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund in 2020. Take a closer look at where that money went.
Robust Economic Growth Expected
April 12, 2021
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This monthly commentary looks beyond the headlines to uncover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they could impact a credit union’s investment portfolio.
Community And Member Investments Support Resiliency For The Recovery Ahead
April 12, 2021
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Health and economic indicators are promising, but local, national, and regulatory challenges persist.
4 Tips To Boost Branch Search Rankings
April 8, 2021
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Make your credit union’s branches stand out in a sea of search results. Follow these four tips to ensure potential members find your branches when searching online for financial services.
3 Mortgage Origination Trends From 2020
HMDA data sheds light on the U.S. mortgage market every year. Mortgage production flourished in 2020, but what else happened?
Barbara Mahoney On Leadership
The CEO of Leominster Credit Union talks about her first six months on the job and how her background in HR influences her management style.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans ...
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
Credit union earnings rebounded toward the end of the year as industry players find a way to adapt their business models to a changing economic ...
NCUA Grant Funding In 2020
302 credit unions received $4.7 million in grant funding from the NCUA's Community Development Revolving Loan Fund in 2020. Take a closer look at where that ...
Robust Economic Growth Expected
This monthly commentary looks beyond the headlines to uncover the driving forces behind market trends and consider how they could impact a credit union’s investment ...
Community And Member Investments Support Resiliency For The Recovery Ahead
Health and economic indicators are promising, but local, national, and regulatory challenges persist.
4 Tips To Boost Branch Search Rankings
Make your credit union's branches stand out in a sea of search results. Follow these four tips to ensure potential members find your branches when ...
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