Favorable Margins Smile Upon Credit Unions
Third quarter data reveals strong earnings momentum among the nation’s financial cooperatives.
Third quarter data reveals strong earnings momentum among the nation’s financial cooperatives.
A new strategy at Purdue Federal has delivered a $1.5 million bump in interest income and an anticipated 3-basis-point jump in ROA.
Interchange income at credit unions swaps places with punitive fees as a growing driver of industry revenue.
Credit unions generate income in a multitude of ways to stay competitive in a narrowing margin environment.
The national average for each of these six mighty metrics is less than 10 percentage points, but even a change of a few basis points can make a big difference to a credit union.
Besting national averages across various penetration and efficiency rates, financial cooperatives in the Keystone State are efficiently serving members and expanding books of business with their current staffing models.
The Loan Star State has the highest number of credit unions at 475, and its stellar growth and member metrics evokes the saying “Don’t mess with Texas.”
Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other benchmarks worth watching.
DFCU Financial has been in the media spotlight because of its bid to convert to a mutual savings bank. Find out how the credit union performed in the first three months of 2006.
Third quarter performance data showcases credit union successes in lending and shares.
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When Erling Amundson made the jump from Fortune 500s to Langley Federal Credit Union, he brought a knack for member service and systems that listen, learn, and evolve.

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How changing consumer behavior is redefining branches as community spaces for advice, education, and connection.

Increases in credit limits strengthen trust and loyalty; denials risk driving cardholders away.

Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.

The Ohio credit union’s Sunshine Community Fund is backing new homes in Dayton, combining financial support, education, and cross-team collaboration to empower first-time buyers.
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