With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
After adjusting to a new normal following a slew of rate increases, repricing opportunities could be on the horizon.
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of funds.
The Tennessee cooperative uses a “balanced balance sheet approach” to ensure steady growth in lending and deposits.
Line of credit usage increased just as the Federal Reserve began to hike interest rates, increasing the cost of borrowing for credit unions across the country.
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Cash and investments at credit unions was down at year-end 2018 as credit unions reallocated funds to fulfill loan demand.
The federal funds rate increased four times in 2018. Test your knowledge on the role these rate hikes play in credit union loan and deposit pricing.
A breakdown of the borrowings portfolio explains double-digit growth that’s highest since 2015.
A longstanding program that spotlights small businesses and local organizations deepens ties and reinforces the credit union’s commitment to community prosperity.
Regardless of what’s going on politically, the needs for education financing won’t wait.
The Texas cooperative takes fun and philanthropy to the next level with a real-world business challenge that raised more than $57,000 for charity in one semester alone.
For the first time in 15 years, salary growth for loyal employees outpaces those who leap from job to job.
Data analytics help credit unions identify and serve unmet credit needs that result in enhanced member satisfaction and loyalty.
Intuitive design, advanced security, and ongoing innovation helps credit unions secure their future in a financial industry full of tech-savvy members.
With an eye toward sustainable success, a grant program in North Carolina empowers small nonprofits to fulfill their missions.
Recent drops in consumer sentiment indicators reveal a complex mix of financial pessimism, political influence, and generational divides.
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Protection products offer a range of benefits that safeguard a borrower’s peace of mind while simultaneously buckling up their financial security.