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.
Member-first strategies come to the forefront in a changing rate environment.
The Wisconsin credit union is responding to falling deposit rates while girding its balance sheet for loan growth.
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
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.
Cooperatives would do well to educate and support their members through budgeting and savings plans to foster financial stability throughout the community.
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.
A midyear look back at how credit unions are lifting up their communities in ways that go beyond just banking.
Revisiting some of the unique strategies financial cooperatives are using to drive long-term success and sustainable organic growth.
From innovative training strategies to change management and more, here’s a look back at how credit unions are empowering their staff to serve members and live their mission.
From access to education and beyond, credit unions are putting members first in a way that’s not just about banking – it’s about financial empowerment.
Consumers are adjusting their financing habits to the new economy, and as economic realities shift, members are rethinking how — and where — they access credit.
Six data points showcase key dynamics shaping the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making in the year to come.
Risk might or might not impact your organization, but you must be ready regardless.
Delinquency and charge-offs have largely plateaued from last year. Encouragingly, many products improved compared to the previous quarter.
Members are changing the way they deposit their money, saving more and opting for lower-yielding, more liquid account types.
Quarterly performance reports from Callahan & Associates highlight important metrics from across the credit union industry. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the financial statement has never been easier.