Macroeconomic Indicators To Watch In 2024
June 17, 2024
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Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
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How Are Credit Unions Holding Up As ROA Dips Down?
June 10, 2024
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Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
June 3, 2024
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Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
March 11, 2024
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Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
December 11, 2023
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Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
Outsourcing Your ATM Management Can Save You Time And Money
August 29, 2023
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ATMs cost hundreds of staff hours and thousands of dollars every year to operate.
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
July 31, 2023
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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.
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 Final Four
March 28, 2023
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The sports analysts at Callahan & Associates wrap up March Madness with predictions based on credit union performance data. Which team will reign supreme?
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
July 18, 2022
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Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring environment.
5 Ways To Go Green
April 18, 2022
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Celebrate Earth Day with some recycled best practices featured previously on CreditUnions.com.
Macroeconomic Indicators To Watch In 2024
Six data points showcase what's happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
How Are Credit Unions Holding Up As ROA Dips Down?
Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
Strategies To Enhance Mortgage Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
Credit unions are shuffling staff and reimagining operations to make up for a slowdown in home lending.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
Credit Union Revenue Hits $89 Billion
Higher interest rates in 2023 underpinned an increase in total revenue, which hit a record high in the third quarter.
Outsourcing Your ATM Management Can Save You Time And Money
ATMs cost hundreds of staff hours and thousands of dollars every year to operate.
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
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 ...
Callahan’s Guide To The 2023 Final Four
The sports analysts at Callahan & Associates wrap up March Madness with predictions based on credit union performance data. Which team will reign supreme?
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring ...
5 Ways To Go Green
Celebrate Earth Day with some recycled best practices featured previously on CreditUnions.com.
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