Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
December 15, 2024
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With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
Return On Assets (ROA)
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
November 11, 2024
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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.
Better Rates And Service Mean Extra Costs For Credit Unions
September 10, 2024
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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.
What’s In A Charter Type?
August 11, 2024
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Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution’s regulatory needs and expansion goals.
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.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
May 13, 2024
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Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here’s what the data has to say about that and more.
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.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2023
February 9, 2024
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What might performance in 2023 mean for 2024?
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2023
November 13, 2023
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Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
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.
Everything Is More Expensive For Everyone
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
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 ...
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.
What’s In A Charter Type?
Whether a credit union selects a federal or state charter depends heavily on that institution's regulatory needs and expansion goals.
How Are Credit Unions Holding Up As ROA Dips Down?
Rising expenses and inefficiencies are contributing to declining returns for the industry.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2024
Asset quality, liquidity, and revenue are all on the minds of credit union leaders. Here's what the data has to say about that and more.
Interest Margins Are Up. ROA Is Not.
Rising interest rates helped credit unions boost margins in 2023; however, increased provisions ate into ROA.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2023
Credit union performance in the third quarter echoed that of the second, with continued tightening of liquidity, diminishing ROA, and deteriorating asset quality.
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 ...
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