5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2024
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
The crisis is still unfolding, but the latest high-profile bank failure has plenty of takeaways for credit unions around asset management, net worth, communication, and more.
A focus on reining in costs and changing organizational culture have transformed the Ohio-based institution.
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Credit unions in the West reported the largest decline in ROA. See what else has happened across the United States.
Concerned with cooperative values and not stock prices, credit unions have sacrificed short-term earnings to bolster reserves and give members a break on fees.
Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
The team at GTE FCU managed the credit union through home prices declines and high unemployment.
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