Best Of August 2018
September 3, 2018
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Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Allowance for Loan Losses (ALL)
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
July 30, 2018
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Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
April 18, 2017
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ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?
March 2, 2017
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This is not an indictment of large credit unions. Instead, I hope it’s a reminder to all of us of why we’re here.
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
June 15, 2016
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Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
June 13, 2016
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
June 13, 2016
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Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other benchmarks worth watching.
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
April 14, 2016
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The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
August 24, 2015
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Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
Qualitative And Environmental Factors In The ALLL
August 24, 2015
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How a solid allowance methodology and consistent application provides peace of mind for a Colorado credit union.
Best Of August 2018
Based on August traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The Countdown To CECL Has Begun
Future losses will soon be part of the equation for calculating reserves, and there’s much work to be done.
The Past, Present, And Future Of The Allowance For Loan Losses
ALL insights and observations for year-end 2012.
Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab
Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
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.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other ...
CECL Challenges And Opportunities
The new accounting standard from FASB presents challenges and opportunities to credit unions and CUSOs.
A Well-Rounded Loan Portfolio
Rescue loans, allowance for loan and lease losses, strategies for non-indirect auto loan growth, and more this week on CreditUnions.com.
Qualitative And Environmental Factors In The ALLL
How a solid allowance methodology and consistent application provides peace of mind for a Colorado credit union.
Browse Topics
Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Why Can’t Bigger Be Better?