The Coverage Ratio Is Falling
Delinquency is climbing back to historic norms, but if increases continue at the current rate, credit unions will need to bulk up provisions to properly fund the allowance account.
Delinquency is climbing back to historic norms, but if increases continue at the current rate, credit unions will need to bulk up provisions to properly fund the allowance account.
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.
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Increased pessimism — and credit card balances — present credit unions with the opportunity to help members improve their financial wellbeing.
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.
Home prices reached record highs last year. They have since come down slightly but are still well above pre-pandemic rates. Here’s how things look state by state.
The Ohio cooperative is improving processes and strategizing while waiting to see how compliance shakes out.
Credit card delinquencies have reached a post-recession high; meanwhile, first mortgage delinquencies have hit an all-time low. What gives?
After a tumultuous 2022, many institutions are closely eying delinquencies and charge-offs in the hopes of warding off widespread problems.

As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.

Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.

The Ohio-based cooperative has partnered with a fintech to offer fractional investing as part of its financial education curriculum in local schools.

Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.

As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.

How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.

As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.

Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.