5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
September 7, 2022
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Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
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2Q22 Trendwatch
September 7, 2022
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Learn about credit union performance trends gathered from second quarter data.
For Patelco, Growth Is The Icing On The Cupcake
September 5, 2022
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A new shared location with a popular cupcake shop has reversed the credit union’s fortunes in San Ramon, CA, where one branch is now serving members better than two were previously.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2022
June 24, 2022
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How did credit unions perform in the first three months of the year? Learn this and other insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Credit Union Revenue Inches Up
June 20, 2022
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Strong loan growth combined with increased investment and fee income helped propel credit union net income during the first quarter.
Credit Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
June 13, 2022
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Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
Residential Lending Slows Even As Market Share Rises
June 6, 2022
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The industry closed out the first quarter with a higher percentage of the total mortgage market, although originations dropped amid decreasing inventories and a broader slowdown in home loan activity.
Just Add Coffee: How 2 Credit Unions Are Rethinking Branching
May 2, 2022
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Top-Level Takeaways Co-locations diversify branch networks and can attract community members to a branch for reasons completely unrelated to banking. The collaborations provide opportunities for credit unions to align themselves with unlikely partners, and some arrangements provide non-interest income streams. Co-location strategies in which credit unions share space with another business often completely unrelated to
Changes To The Credit Card Market Are Coming. Are you Ready?
April 4, 2022
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Managing a card program will require addressing specific challenges. Failing to prepare could result in a damaged future for the credit union’s card program
Industry Performance: Member Relationships (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Inflation and international trade sanctions cast shadows over member spending behavior in the near future.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2022
Macroeconomic shifts drove changes in member demand, which impacted top-level credit union metrics.
2Q22 Trendwatch
Learn about credit union performance trends gathered from second quarter data.
For Patelco, Growth Is The Icing On The Cupcake
A new shared location with a popular cupcake shop has reversed the credit union’s fortunes in San Ramon, CA, where one branch is now serving ...
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2022
How did credit unions perform in the first three months of the year? Learn this and other insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Credit Union Revenue Inches Up
Strong loan growth combined with increased investment and fee income helped propel credit union net income during the first quarter.
Credit Unions’ Auto Market Share Hits All-Time High
Despite all the challenges associated with buying a car right now, more consumers than ever are turning to credit unions for auto loans.
Residential Lending Slows Even As Market Share Rises
The industry closed out the first quarter with a higher percentage of the total mortgage market, although originations dropped amid decreasing inventories and a broader ...
Just Add Coffee: How 2 Credit Unions Are Rethinking Branching
Top-Level Takeaways Co-locations diversify branch networks and can attract community members to a branch for reasons completely unrelated to banking. The collaborations provide opportunities for ...
Changes To The Credit Card Market Are Coming. Are you Ready?
Managing a card program will require addressing specific challenges. Failing to prepare could result in a damaged future for the credit union’s card program
Industry Performance: Member Relationships (4Q21)
Inflation and international trade sanctions cast shadows over member spending behavior in the near future.
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