Macroeconomic Indicators To Watch In 2024
June 17, 2024
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Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
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Liquidity Takes A Dive As Lending Ticks Up
September 12, 2022
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NET LIQUIDITY CHANGE FOR U.S. CREDIT UNIONS | DATA AS OF 06.30.22 © Callahan & Associates | CreditUnions.com The federal government took a variety of steps to provide economic relief during the first year of the pandemic, including distributing trillions of dollars directly to consumers. As a result, credit union shares grew at record rates
10 Ways VSECU Embraces Community Impact
January 10, 2022
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VSECU participates in a number of programs to improve the lives of the members and communities it serves. Serious support for a range of groups and projects should not be surprising coming from the second-largest credit union in Vermont one that prides itself on being a values-based organization that publicly focuses on member economic prosperity,
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
April 27, 2021
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Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.
NCUA Grant Funding In 2020
April 12, 2021
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302 credit unions received $4.7 million in grant funding from the NCUA’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund in 2020. Take a closer look at where that money went.
Of Giveback And Growth
November 12, 2019
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Community giveback is one of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s strategic initiatives. How much did it give across 2018? How did that help the credit union grow?
State In The Spotlight: Utah
September 20, 2019
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Utah credit unions reported robust annual deposit and loan growth.
Market Snapshot: 2Q 2019
September 20, 2019
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Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the second quarter.
State In The Spotlight: Missouri
June 1, 2019
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Credit unions in Missouri turned out impressive auto loan penetration and overall asset quality.
Market Snapshot: 1Q 2019
June 1, 2019
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Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the first quarter.
Macroeconomic Indicators To Watch In 2024
Six data points showcase what's happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Liquidity Takes A Dive As Lending Ticks Up
NET LIQUIDITY CHANGE FOR U.S. CREDIT UNIONS | DATA AS OF 06.30.22 © Callahan & Associates | CreditUnions.com The federal government took a variety of ...
10 Ways VSECU Embraces Community Impact
VSECU participates in a number of programs to improve the lives of the members and communities it serves. Serious support for a range of groups ...
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans ...
NCUA Grant Funding In 2020
302 credit unions received $4.7 million in grant funding from the NCUA's Community Development Revolving Loan Fund in 2020. Take a closer look at where that ...
Of Giveback And Growth
Community giveback is one of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union’s strategic initiatives. How much did it give across 2018? How did that help the ...
State In The Spotlight: Utah
Utah credit unions reported robust annual deposit and loan growth.
Market Snapshot: 2Q 2019
Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the second quarter.
State In The Spotlight: Missouri
Credit unions in Missouri turned out impressive auto loan penetration and overall asset quality.
Market Snapshot: 1Q 2019
Consumer optimism, debt levels, deposit balances, and more. Get a glimpse of what happened across the United States in the first quarter.
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