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.
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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.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months to come.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2019)
December 30, 2019
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Recommended Reading (3Q 2019)
December 30, 2019
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Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
Ring The Lunch Bell
December 30, 2019
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Can you sniff out these 10 credit union names that will leave you feeling hungry?
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
December 30, 2019
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In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
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.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months ...
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2019)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Recommended Reading (3Q 2019)
Callahan’s associates offer their take on the best books for credit union leaders.
Ring The Lunch Bell
Can you sniff out these 10 credit union names that will leave you feeling hungry?
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
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The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
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CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
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As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Also A Relationship Transfer
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The Lending Lag Is Real, And Here’s What Smaller Credit Unions Can Do About It
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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.
Fresh Risks For Financial Markets
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.