Best Of December 2019
January 2, 2020
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Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Blogs
Industry Trends: Investments (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions continue to prioritize short-term liquidity, apparent in the movement’s investment portfolio.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Despite mixed signals to end the year, signs do point to a strong economy to begin 2020. What else should credit unions know at third quarter?
HR, Analytics, And The Member Experience
December 30, 2019
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
Industry Trends: Member Relationships (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Product penetration rates hit all-time highs in most major categories, as memberships and member relationships continue to rise.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Shares (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Third quarter deposit performance resulted in slightly eased liquidity pressures.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Best Of December 2019
Based on December traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Trends: Investments (3Q19)
Credit unions continue to prioritize short-term liquidity, apparent in the movement's investment portfolio.
Industry Trends: Loans (3Q19)
Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (3Q19)
Despite mixed signals to end the year, signs do point to a strong economy to begin 2020. What else should credit unions know at third ...
HR, Analytics, And The Member Experience
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
Industry Trends: Member Relationships (3Q19)
Product penetration rates hit all-time highs in most major categories, as memberships and member relationships continue to rise.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Shares (3Q19)
Third quarter deposit performance resulted in slightly eased liquidity pressures.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Browse Topics
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.