The Build Vs. Buy Decision For CECL Implementation
November 9, 2021
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How credit unions can avoid “analysis paralysis” as January 2023 deadline draws near.
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CECL Is Coming: Are You Prepared?
October 4, 2021
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Here are some key points to consider about being qualitatively and quantitatively prepared for the new Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) standards.
Delinquency Management During Coronavirus
June 7, 2021
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Collections strategies should consider the outsourcing of early stage delinquency to experience the cost savings and compliant expertise as the delinquency rate remains uncertain.
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q20)
April 5, 2021
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Mortgage originations set a quarterly record while consumer lending rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2020. Further economic reopening brings optimism, but the industry must monitor pandemic-related declines in asset quality.
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
November 2, 2020
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Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
Credit And Debit Use Grow, But So Do Delinquencies
November 26, 2019
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Member engagement is on the rise as credit unions build on post-recession membership surge.
5 Standard Reports Your Outsourced Collections Partner Should Provide
October 7, 2019
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If your credit union works with a third-party vendor for your collections efforts, you know how important it is to ensure your partners perform at an optimal level. These are the five standard reports that you should expect from your collections partner.
6 Ways To Boost Non-Interest Income
August 12, 2019
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A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
First Quarter Trends In Asset Quality
July 15, 2019
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Credit unions reported the best delinquency rates since before the Great Recession. A deeper dive into the data shows which areas are performing the best.
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.
The Build Vs. Buy Decision For CECL Implementation
How credit unions can avoid "analysis paralysis" as January 2023 deadline draws near.
CECL Is Coming: Are You Prepared?
Here are some key points to consider about being qualitatively and quantitatively prepared for the new Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) standards.
Delinquency Management During Coronavirus
Collections strategies should consider the outsourcing of early stage delinquency to experience the cost savings and compliant expertise as the delinquency rate remains uncertain.
Industry Trends: Loans (4Q20)
Mortgage originations set a quarterly record while consumer lending rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2020. Further economic reopening brings optimism, but the industry must ...
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
Credit And Debit Use Grow, But So Do Delinquencies
Member engagement is on the rise as credit unions build on post-recession membership surge.
5 Standard Reports Your Outsourced Collections Partner Should Provide
If your credit union works with a third-party vendor for your collections efforts, you know how important it is to ensure your partners perform at ...
6 Ways To Boost Non-Interest Income
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
First Quarter Trends In Asset Quality
Credit unions reported the best delinquency rates since before the Great Recession. A deeper dive into the data shows which areas are performing the best.
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.
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