Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
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Checking and certificate accounts raise cash for lending and support liquidity needs at Credit Union West and Texas Trust.
A new solution allows credit unions to reach young, motivated, prospective members, and offers cash rewards to members for positive financial behavior, including increasing savings and paying off debt.
Credit unions added high-yielding loans to their balance sheets during the second quarter; however, higher funding costs offset some of these gains.
Personalization in banking is more than just customized offerings and campaigns — it’s also the ability to enable flexibility and consistency in the user journey.
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 big cooperative puts a new spin on an old trick to help members build a savings discipline.
First quarter data shows the cost of funds increased 78 basis points annually as share certificate balance growth helped credit unions build liquidity.
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
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Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
Credit unions are reigniting investment strategies amid rate shifts and slowing loan demand.
The need for responsible higher education financing continues to grow, and your credit union has an opportunity to provide affordable, flexible funding for college and technical careers.
BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
Market pressures and compliance challenges are just two variables pushing cooperatives to hand off their card operations.
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