3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2019
August 15, 2019
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Both sides of the balance sheet and the income statement see significant changes in the second quarter.
Net Interest Margin
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
June 11, 2019
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Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
Performance Pop Quiz: What Happened To The Net Interest Margin?
February 19, 2019
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As interest rates tick up, the margin between interest income and interest expenses at U.S. credit unions slowly expands. Test your knowledge of the state of the net interest margin in the fourth quarter.
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.
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.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2019
Both sides of the balance sheet and the income statement see significant changes in the second quarter.
3 Metrics That Are Important For First Quarter
Understanding key performance metrics will help gauge early successes and identify any operational adjustments needed to achieve strategic goals.
Performance Pop Quiz: What Happened To The Net Interest Margin?
As interest rates tick up, the margin between interest income and interest expenses at U.S. credit unions slowly expands. Test your knowledge of the state ...
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 ...
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