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.
The credit union integrates financial education with products tailored to young people to help these members build confidence and independence.
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Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
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Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact your credit union’s investment portfolio.
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.
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
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A data-rich segmentation strategy and member personas have transformed everything from product design to branch operations at the Washington cooperative.