Best Of 2023: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
December 26, 2023
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From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
Financial Performance
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.
Investments Offer A Glimmer Of Hope For Liquidity
November 27, 2023
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The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
Tightening Liquidity Pushes Cooperatives To Slow Indirect Lending
November 20, 2023
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Third quarter data highlights the dynamic between liquidity challenges and lending strategy.
Navigating Asset Quality In A Slowing Economy
November 13, 2023
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Delinquency in on the rise, but some areas of the loan portfolio are performing notably better than others.
Dort Financial Branches Out To Florida As Flagler Credit Union
November 6, 2023
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The Michigan-based cooperative is finalizing its acquisition of a community bank with West Palm Beach locations.
3 Trends At Low-Income And CDFI Credit Unions
October 30, 2023
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Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
October 30, 2023
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A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
October 27, 2023
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Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year’s Fall Classic? Callahan’s credit union data could have the answer.
BCU Builds National Reach One Relationship At A Time
October 9, 2023
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The Illinois-based cooperative built its business around meeting the needs of some of Americas most admired companies. Deep relationships, diverse products, and a focus on financial wellbeing have helped BCU grow into one of the nation’s largest credit unions.
Best Of 2023: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions
From liquidity challenges to slowdowns in lending, new regulations and more, credit unions embraced uncertainty this year.
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.
Investments Offer A Glimmer Of Hope For Liquidity
The average time to maturity of investment portfolios shortened in the third quarter, a positive sign for credit union liquidity.
Tightening Liquidity Pushes Cooperatives To Slow Indirect Lending
Third quarter data highlights the dynamic between liquidity challenges and lending strategy.
Navigating Asset Quality In A Slowing Economy
Delinquency in on the rise, but some areas of the loan portfolio are performing notably better than others.
Dort Financial Branches Out To Florida As Flagler Credit Union
The Michigan-based cooperative is finalizing its acquisition of a community bank with West Palm Beach locations.
3 Trends At Low-Income And CDFI Credit Unions
Designations focused on serving members of modest means can lead to vastly different financial outcomes for credit unions.
Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 World Series
Will it be the D-Backs or Rangers in this year's Fall Classic? Callahan's credit union data could have the answer.
BCU Builds National Reach One Relationship At A Time
The Illinois-based cooperative built its business around meeting the needs of some of Americas most admired companies. Deep relationships, diverse products, and a focus on ...
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