High Rates + Costly Assets = Slow Lending
Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
Following years of elevated output, lending returned to historic norms in 2023.
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
Worried the CPI on a borrower’s loan might increase the likelihood of default? Good news – it’s actually an opportunity to protect your member.
Like water, the economy does not calm down immediately after a major disruption, and lenders must decide for themselves the best way to ride out the waves.
After a tumultuous 2022, many institutions are closely eying delinquencies and charge-offs in the hopes of warding off widespread problems.
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
A high-quality portfolio protection insurance program will not only cover borrowers but also safeguard a credit union’s balance sheet.
Lenders reported a record year for originations in 2021 despite rising asset prices and rates increases, both of which were substantively driven by inflationary pressures.
First mortgage and used auto dominate the loan portfolio, but commercial lending is hitting an all-time high.
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.

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