Shares By The Numbers (3Q18)
Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.0% in the third quarter of 2018.
Deposit balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 5.0% in the third quarter of 2018.
First mortgage balances at credit unions were up 9.9% as of Sept. 30, 2018.
The credit union uses performance information to achieve strategic victories.
Credit unions covered their operating expenses with net interest income alone for the first time in seven years.
Share certificates at credit unions are on track to post the highest growth of any deposit account.
The ratio represents a balancing act between two sides of the balance sheet. Which states are achieving the greatest harmony?
The credit union industry’s efficiency ratio of 69.8% as of June 30 was the lowest it’s been since 2010.
The total number of credit unions dropped by 50 in the second quarter, and membership expanded 4.3%, the equivalent of 4.7 million new members. What else happened in the second quarter?
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at second quarter 2018.
As the industry looks for ways to accelerate deposits, it appears Iowa credit unions are ahead of the curve with higher than average share growth.

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A closer look at the trade-offs of mandated lower credit card rates reveals a delicate balance between portfolio health and member access.

A handful of regional credit unions pair up with the GoWest Foundation to offer 100% financing for eligible borrowers.

Learn how to identify, track, and manage four commercial lending exceptions to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations.

Declining savings rates and rising financial pressure are reshaping why members borrow, pushing credit unions to rethink lending strategies.

How can credit unions stay true to their mission while evolving to meet modern needs?

Ultra-low rates might feel like a boost to affordability, but they can create unintended challenges that ripple through housing markets, lenders, and the members credit unions serve.