Loan Trends In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
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Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
September 11, 2024
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Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
First Financial Of Maryland Doubles Down On AI-Powered Lending
August 4, 2024
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After an AI-driven unsecured short-term loan brought in roughly $10 million in four years, the mid-Atlantic cooperative is branching out into credit cards.
Millennials Are Driving Mortgage Growth At These Credit Unions
August 4, 2024
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Discover how Liberty FCU and Veridian Credit Union are successfully increasing mortgage portfolios with strategies tailored for Gen Z and millennials.
Tackle Margin Compression By Transforming Your Lending Operations
August 4, 2024
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A digital loan origination system can revolutionize a credit union’s lending process by boosting efficiency, minimizing risk, and enhancing the borrower experience.
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
July 28, 2024
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In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
Artificial Intelligence Yields Real Results For This Cooperative’s Short-Term Loan Product
June 24, 2024
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Application abandonment and manual overrides drop at First Financial of Maryland FCU after it introduces machine learning to fine-tune its product suite.
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.
Originations Slide As Lenders Tighten Underwriting
June 10, 2024
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The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to make a big purchase.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
Loan Trends In 2Q24
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
Six data points showcase what's happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
First Financial Of Maryland Doubles Down On AI-Powered Lending
After an AI-driven unsecured short-term loan brought in roughly $10 million in four years, the mid-Atlantic cooperative is branching out into credit cards.
Millennials Are Driving Mortgage Growth At These Credit Unions
Discover how Liberty FCU and Veridian Credit Union are successfully increasing mortgage portfolios with strategies tailored for Gen Z and millennials.
Tackle Margin Compression By Transforming Your Lending Operations
A digital loan origination system can revolutionize a credit union’s lending process by boosting efficiency, minimizing risk, and enhancing the borrower experience.
Navigating The Indirect Auto Loan Industry In A Competitive Market
In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
Artificial Intelligence Yields Real Results For This Cooperative’s Short-Term Loan Product
Application abandonment and manual overrides drop at First Financial of Maryland FCU after it introduces machine learning to fine-tune its product suite.
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.
Originations Slide As Lenders Tighten Underwriting
The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to ...
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
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Loan Trends In 2Q24
Andrew Lepczyk
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Macroeconomic Indicators In 2Q24
Andrew Lepczyk
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
As Indirect Lending Falls, So Goes Auto Market Share
Sherry Virden
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
Trace Jerrett
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
5 Graphs That Explain Today’s Investment Portfolio
Roman Ojala
Credit unions are reigniting investment strategies amid rate shifts and slowing loan demand.
3 Reasons To Include Student Lending In Your 2025 Plan
CU Student Choice
The need for responsible higher education financing continues to grow, and your credit union has an opportunity to provide affordable, flexible funding for college and technical careers.
Buy Now, Pay Later: Fad Or The Future?
Savana Morie
BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
6 Reasons Credit Unions Are Selling Their Credit Card Portfolios
Timothy Kolk
Market pressures and compliance challenges are just two variables pushing cooperatives to hand off their card operations.
It’s Time To Rethink Credit Card Rewards
Marc Rapport
How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
Members Want BNPL. How Will You Respond?
Savana Morie
A March 2024 study determined Buy Now, Pay Later tools are among the top features consumers want from their payments options.