First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
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.
In honor of International Credit Union Day, a look at how credit union dividends have shifted over time and why a rebound might be just around the corner.
Cooperatives are using cash to meet rebounding loan demand and invest in higher-yielding securities and investments.
Consumers spent at pre-pandemic levels through the second half of the year.
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
The financial constraints credit unions faced in 2020 provide insights for how to move forward in the coming year.
Interest income from loans and investments drove annual revenue growth among America’s credit unions in the first quarter of 2019.
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.
Credit unions covered their operating expenses with net interest income alone for the first time in seven years.
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions use data to boost service levels and improve efficiencies.
In order to adopt a more proactive strategy, the Iowa cooperative is using a dedicated product development team to promote visibility and follow-through from idea to launch.
This year’s finalists are reimagining how credit unions can use AI to combine cutting-edge technology with old-school member service.
Financial advice comes in many forms. How can credits union make sure they are the No. 1 choice for their members?
This year’s finalists are uncovering new ways to harness the power of technology to improve and expand lending across the industry.
A program to help staffers improve their savings skills generated more than $200,000 in deposits and helped change participants’ financial habits.
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
Lending is evolving, and credit unions are adapting. This week, CreditUnions.com examines how shifting economic conditions are reshaping lending strategies.
Affordability pressures, extended loan terms, and shifting vehicle values are forcing institutions to look beyond familiar structures and reconsider how to balance risk and return.
Credit unions are uniquely well-positioned to guide members through uncertainty and fill essential funding gaps.