5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2024
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
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A Trendwatch Deep Dive In the current economic climate, understanding how credit unions measure up against banks is valuable for strategic planning, as it enhances the unique advantages of credit unions in the competitive financial landscape. Join us for this exclusive Trendwatch Deep Dive where we’ll explore key performance indicators for institutions between $100M-$10B,
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