Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
December 11, 2023
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Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
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The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
July 31, 2023
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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.
After 7 Years, CECL Is Here. Quest FCU Was Ready.
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The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
February 21, 2023
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Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
The Last Crisis Vs. Today: A Credit Union Perspective
November 7, 2022
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A look back at the Great Recession and subsequent industry performance offers an understanding of risks and opportunities in the current economic climate.
Liquidity Takes A Dive As Lending Ticks Up
September 12, 2022
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NET LIQUIDITY CHANGE FOR U.S. CREDIT UNIONS | DATA AS OF 06.30.22 © Callahan & Associates | CreditUnions.com The federal government took a variety of steps to provide economic relief during the first year of the pandemic, including distributing trillions of dollars directly to consumers. As a result, credit union shares grew at record rates
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
July 18, 2022
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Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring environment.
ROA Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
July 4, 2022
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After two years of swings, first-quarter return on assets at credit unions was back in line with where things stood before COVID-19 upended the economic environment.
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
April 25, 2022
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United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
Industry Performance: Earnings (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Low loan rates are attractive to members, and credit unions have managed to offset interest spread compression through controlling or deferring expenses
Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
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 ...
After 7 Years, CECL Is Here. Quest FCU Was Ready.
The Ohio cooperative has been working with vendors and testing new solutions to find the right fit for the new reporting standards.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
The Last Crisis Vs. Today: A Credit Union Perspective
A look back at the Great Recession and subsequent industry performance offers an understanding of risks and opportunities in the current economic climate.
Liquidity Takes A Dive As Lending Ticks Up
NET LIQUIDITY CHANGE FOR U.S. CREDIT UNIONS | DATA AS OF 06.30.22 © Callahan & Associates | CreditUnions.com The federal government took a variety of ...
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring ...
ROA Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
After two years of swings, first-quarter return on assets at credit unions was back in line with where things stood before COVID-19 upended the economic ...
2 Ways To Approach Fee Relief For Members
United FCU offers support by reducing overdraft and NSF fees; Amplify flat-out eliminates them.
Industry Performance: Earnings (4Q21)
Low loan rates are attractive to members, and credit unions have managed to offset interest spread compression through controlling or deferring expenses
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