Despite slowing balance sheet growth, loan production picked up in the second half of the year, as the industry posted a record setting quarter in the three months ending September 2019.
A $112 million loan financed through a consortium of credit unions shines a light on the impact of the cooperative model in rural America.
Third quarter lending performance rebounds from a slow first half of the year.
As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
The loan-to-share ratio falls, and other can’t-miss insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
Loan originations dropped in the first quarter of 2019, but a pickup in activity in the second quarter has started to turn the tide.
Consumer protections apply equally to in-house and outsourced collections teams, and training for compliance should be a priority.
Turnaround times, member service, benefit from efficient LOS processes, especially in an environment of falling interest rates.
Annual credit union loan growth was slower in 2018 than in 2017, but there is still evidence that loan demand remains robust.
People in the know share what they know as the new year unfolds.
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.