With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
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.
With three full government shutdowns and repeated trips to the precipice in the past 25 years, credit unions have had plenty of opportunity to refine how they approach helping members during work stoppages.
After years of post-pandemic splurges for the well-to-do and inflationary pain for the less well off, more Americans are shifting to a discipline of saving. Here’s what that means for members and how credit unions can turn the trend into opportunity.
With nearly all Michigan businesses classified as small, Lake Trust’s Entrepreneurial Institute, launched in partnership with Cleary University, helps owners sharpen skills, access resources, and reinforce local economic resilience.
Helping members understand and manage their credit score creates a powerful opportunity for credit unions.
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From transitional housing in Utah to custom bank accounts in Texas, two CEOs share how their credit unions are supporting young adults aging out of foster care.
From classrooms to credit unions, Brent Rempe’s approach as CEO at First Alliance Credit Union blends education, service, and purpose-driven leadership.
Resilient credit unions don’t just make plans — they build the muscle to bend, bounce back, and boldly adapt.
Credit union leaders bring Main Street realities to the Fed, proving that from housing to tariffs, advocacy starts with mission-driven voices at the table.
Americans are saving a historically low amount of money. Armed with that insight, credit unions can strengthen savings habits.