Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
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Credit Cards By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Credit card balances were up 8.4% annually to $59.9 billion as of Sept. 30, 2018.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q18)
January 2, 2019
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Cash and investment balances at credit unions fell 5.4% year-over-year, however, investment yields reached the highest third quarter level since September 2010.
Chris Leggett On Leadership
January 1, 2019
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The CEO of LGE Community Credit Union talks mentors, teams, and putting members first.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
January 1, 2019
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Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in both average share and loan balances.
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (3Q18)
January 1, 2019
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Membership growth increased 35 basis points year-over-year to 4.4%, and the average member relationship expanded 3.0% year-over-year. What else happened in the third quarter?
Wipeout!
January 1, 2019
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Dream of summer while finding these travel-themed credit union names.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2018)
January 1, 2019
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
The Importance Of Collaboration In 2019
January 1, 2019
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Credit unions must deliver ever-greater value to their members. This requires constant investment that is made easier, and more successful, by collaboration.
Three Quarters In, What’s The End Game?
January 1, 2019
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Lost momentum is hard to get back, and the loss of forward momentum in the U.S. economy has become entrenched.
Lending By The Numbers (3Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased 9.5% in the third quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (3Q18)
Credit card balances were up 8.4% annually to $59.9 billion as of Sept. 30, 2018.
Investments By The Numbers (3Q18)
Cash and investment balances at credit unions fell 5.4% year-over-year, however, investment yields reached the highest third quarter level since September 2010.
Chris Leggett On Leadership
The CEO of LGE Community Credit Union talks mentors, teams, and putting members first.
State In The Spotlight: Maine
Maine credit unions reported strong loan growth in the third quarter of 2018. Member relationships in the state strengthened as credit unions reported growth in ...
Credit Union Industry At-A-Glance (3Q18)
Membership growth increased 35 basis points year-over-year to 4.4%, and the average member relationship expanded 3.0% year-over-year. What else happened in the third quarter?
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (3Q 2018)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Three Quarters In, What’s The End Game?
Lost momentum is hard to get back, and the loss of forward momentum in the U.S. economy has become entrenched.
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The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
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2 Tactics To Increase Young Member Engagement
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Youth banking programs, in-school branches, and a warm handoff to adulthood builds habits and relationships that last well beyond graduation.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
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Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
The Importance Of Collaboration In 2019