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March 20, 2023
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The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
February 21, 2023
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Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
February 13, 2023
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Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
November 15, 2021
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Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
15 Ratios Every Board Member Should Know (Part 1)
June 30, 2021
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12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
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January 26, 2021
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The financial constraints credit unions faced in 2020 provide insights for how to move forward in the coming year.
There’s No Place Like Home With A 12.5-Year Loan
August 5, 2020
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One Idaho cooperative stands out in a rural market dominated by credit unions with a new package of home loans that serve educators and first responders.
7 Credit Unions. 2 Questions About Prepping For More Pandemic Fallout
June 22, 2020
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Cooperatives from coast to coast are boosting PLL and collections while continuing member outreach.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
July 9, 2019
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
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Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
After 7 Years, CECL Is Here. Quest FCU Was Ready.
The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Loan Loss Provisions Jumped By Triple Digits
Uncertainty surrounding the financial health of members pushed credit unions to set aside more money to cover loan losses in the fourth quarter.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
15 Ratios Every Board Member Should Know (Part 1)
12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and ...
4 Trends To Watch In 2021
The financial constraints credit unions faced in 2020 provide insights for how to move forward in the coming year.
There’s No Place Like Home With A 12.5-Year Loan
One Idaho cooperative stands out in a rural market dominated by credit unions with a new package of home loans that serve educators and first ...
7 Credit Unions. 2 Questions About Prepping For More Pandemic Fallout
Cooperatives from coast to coast are boosting PLL and collections while continuing member outreach.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
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