Credit Card Balances Expand Through 2018
May 20, 2019
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Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
Leader Tables
Real Estate Asset Quality Improves Year-Over-Year
May 20, 2019
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First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
May 13, 2019
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Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Credit Unions Expand Their Electronic Footprint And The Cooperative Reach
May 6, 2019
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How many credit unions offer a convenient and valuable experience that doesn’t require stepping foot into a physical branch?
Member Relationships Deepen As Credit Union Membership Increases
May 6, 2019
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More Americans are turning to credit unions and their member-focused, non-profit financial model.
Loan Originations Hit A Record High
April 30, 2019
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Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
Share Certificates Contribute The Lion’s Share Of Growth In 2018
April 30, 2019
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Share growth continued to lag loan growth, which put further liquidity pressure on the industry.
Leaders In Average Loan Balances (2Q18)
November 5, 2018
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Many credit unions with high loan balances are in pricey areas and serve tightly knit SEGs.
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 2Q 2017
January 29, 2018
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Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
Health Savings Accounts Offer A Way To Strengthen Relationships
January 11, 2018
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HSAs give members a way to save for medical expenses and credit unions the potential to increase share growth.
Credit Card Balances Expand Through 2018
Delinquency in this portfolio remains the highest for any major credit union loan product.
Real Estate Asset Quality Improves Year-Over-Year
First mortgages added $36.3 billion to the total loan portfolio in 2018.
Trends In Interest Rates Spark Considerable Income Growth
Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Credit Unions Expand Their Electronic Footprint And The Cooperative Reach
How many credit unions offer a convenient and valuable experience that doesn't require stepping foot into a physical branch?
Member Relationships Deepen As Credit Union Membership Increases
More Americans are turning to credit unions and their member-focused, non-profit financial model.
Loan Originations Hit A Record High
Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
Share Certificates Contribute The Lion’s Share Of Growth In 2018
Share growth continued to lag loan growth, which put further liquidity pressure on the industry.
Leaders In Average Loan Balances (2Q18)
Many credit unions with high loan balances are in pricey areas and serve tightly knit SEGs.
10 Credit Unions That Topped The Charts In Member Value In 2Q 2017
Callahan spotlights credit unions of all sizes that return the most value to members.
Health Savings Accounts Offer A Way To Strengthen Relationships
HSAs give members a way to save for medical expenses and credit unions the potential to increase share growth.
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This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
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Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
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Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
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A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
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