Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.
With “junk fees” in the crosshairs in Washington, Callahan takes a deep dive into how that revenue impacts the balance sheet and what the future could hold.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
ATMs cost hundreds of staff hours and thousands of dollars every year to operate.
As credit unions repriced their asset portfolios, higher loan and investment yields bolstered margins and revenue. However, stiff competition for liquidity increased the cost of funds.
The sports analysts at Callahan & Associates wrap up March Madness with predictions based on credit union performance data. Which team will reign supreme?
Stephanie Sides straddles daily branch operations and strategic management to ensure retail quality at Texas Trust.
Branching experts share the pros and cons behind ditching the traditional teller role in favor of a new staffing model.
Evolving technology and alternative staffing models offer greater flexibility and efficiencies, but the conventional service model remains a mainstay at many credit unions.
The California cooperative has partnered with a catering company to open a café in its two headquarters buildings, offering fresh, affordable food to the public.
Cooperatives are expanding branch networks as banks of all sizes pull back from brick-and-mortar.
The Texas credit union is extending financial services and resources to geographical areas with limited or no banking presence.
Fluctuating loan demand upset credit union lending pipelines and balance sheets in the first half of the year. How significant were these impacts?
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the U.S. economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Credit unions leverage their member-first mission to better serve all members, even those of modest means, making cooperatives especially valuable in challenging economic times.