Earnings By The Numbers (3Q18)
December 17, 2018
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ROA for credit unions hit 0.96%. This is the highest it has been since the third quarter of 2003.
Net Interest Margin
Interest Margin Expands For The Fifth Quarter
August 20, 2018
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The net interest margin at credit unions nationwide increased as interest income expanded more than $3 billion in the past year.
Favorable Margins Smile Upon Credit Unions
November 27, 2017
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Third quarter data reveals strong earnings momentum among the nation’s financial cooperatives.
2 Ways An Indiana Credit Union Builds Revenue
September 25, 2017
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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.
The Virtuous Circle Of Lower Fees And Higher Income
September 18, 2017
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Interchange income at credit unions swaps places with punitive fees as a growing driver of industry revenue.
What Drives Credit Union Revenue?
June 5, 2017
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Credit unions generate income in a multitude of ways to stay competitive in a narrowing margin environment.
6 Small Earnings Ratios With A Large Impact On Credit Unions
January 30, 2017
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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.
State In The Spotlight: Pennsylvania
December 1, 2016
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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.
State In The Spotlight: Texas
October 18, 2016
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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.”
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
June 13, 2016
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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.
Earnings By The Numbers (3Q18)
ROA for credit unions hit 0.96%. This is the highest it has been since the third quarter of 2003.
Interest Margin Expands For The Fifth Quarter
The net interest margin at credit unions nationwide increased as interest income expanded more than $3 billion in the past year.
Favorable Margins Smile Upon Credit Unions
Third quarter data reveals strong earnings momentum among the nation’s financial cooperatives.
2 Ways An Indiana Credit Union Builds Revenue
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.
What Drives Credit Union Revenue?
Credit unions generate income in a multitude of ways to stay competitive in a narrowing margin environment.
6 Small Earnings Ratios With A Large Impact On Credit Unions
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 ...
State In The Spotlight: Pennsylvania
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 ...
State In The Spotlight: Texas
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 ...
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
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 ...
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