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Credit Unions Ride An ROA Roller Coaster

Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
Industry Insights

Credit Unions Set A Record For Dollar Amount Originated

Second quarter data shows industry real estate loan growth is strong, but lenders should take portfolio quality and state-level trends into consideration.
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A High-Yield Loyalty Program Builds Relationships And Deposits

Rogue Credit Union beats the market and its peer averages with an ownership savings account.
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A 3-Year Strategy To Turn Around Negative Growth

Capitol Credit Union revamped policies, processes, and procedures to counter negative loan and member growth and once again achieve stable financial footing.
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Mortgages, Millennials, And Military Matters

Empowering and engaging potential new homeowners and honoring obligations to military borrowers get close scrutiny at opening day of NAFCU’s annual conference.
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7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending

Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
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How The West Was Won

Regional credit union data shows cooperatives in the western states posted impressive growth during first quarter.
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The House That Credit Unions Built

Real estate originations and balances climbed in the first quarter of 2016, showing the credit union industry is well positioned to serve the housing needs ...
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Oil Patch Problems Make A Graphic Show

Low oil prices can seem great at the pump, but some states are feeling the pinch.
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Build A Team Of High-Producing Performers

Purdue’s PFED Producers originated millions of dollars to SEG members in 2015 and tells how other credit unions can, too.

CreditUnions.com Top Picks For 2025

The editorial team at Callahan & Associates weighs in on stories that defined 2025 through actionable strategies, meaningful insights, and perspectives that continue to influence the cooperative movement.

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5 Takeaways From Trendwatch

The U.S. economy is throwing up mixed signals, but America’s credit unions are delivering value and, in turn, enjoying deeper relationships, higher originations, and a stronger bottom line.

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