3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
May 17, 2021
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The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Earnings
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
April 27, 2021
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Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.
4 Trends To Watch In 2021
January 26, 2021
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The financial constraints credit unions faced in 2020 provide insights for how to move forward in the coming year.
6 Useful Ratios For Uncovering The Financial Shock Of COVID-19
January 11, 2021
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Spread analysis deconstructs credit union earnings to gauge the health of an institution and its broader industry.
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
November 2, 2020
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Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
State In The Spotlight: Ohio
September 30, 2020
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How did Buckeye State credit unions perform in second quarter?
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
December 30, 2019
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In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
Credit Unions Hold A Strong Position For The End Of 2019
October 1, 2019
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Earnings growth extended into the second quarter as cooperatives reported higher net interest income than operating expenses for the second consecutive period.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
May 13, 2019
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Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans ...
4 Trends To Watch In 2021
The financial constraints credit unions faced in 2020 provide insights for how to move forward in the coming year.
6 Useful Ratios For Uncovering The Financial Shock Of COVID-19
Spread analysis deconstructs credit union earnings to gauge the health of an institution and its broader industry.
3 Lending Trends To Inform Strategy In 2021
Loan performance in 2020 might shed light on the future of credit union lending.
State In The Spotlight: Ohio
How did Buckeye State credit unions perform in second quarter?
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
Industry Trends: Earnings (3Q19)
Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
Credit Unions Hold A Strong Position For The End Of 2019
Earnings growth extended into the second quarter as cooperatives reported higher net interest income than operating expenses for the second consecutive period.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
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