Return On Assets (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 funds.
The Last Crisis Vs. Today: A Credit Union Perspective
A look back at the Great Recession and subsequent industry performance offers an understanding of risks and opportunities in the current economic climate.
ROA Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
After two years of swings, first-quarter return on assets at credit unions was back in line with where things stood before COVID-19 upended the economic environment.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
Credit union success on the balance sheet and income statement in the third quarter is creating new opportunities for future impact.
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
Credit union earnings rebounded toward the end of the year as industry players find a way to adapt their business models to a changing economic landscape.
6 Useful Ratios For Uncovering The Financial Shock Of COVID-19
Spread analysis deconstructs credit union earnings to gauge the health of an institution and its broader industry.
A Regional View Of Earnings And Capital In The Third Quarter Of 2020
Credit unions in the West reported the largest decline in ROA. See what else has happened across the United States.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2023
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2023
The Impact Of Higher Rates On Credit Union Earnings
The Last Crisis Vs. Today: A Credit Union Perspective
ROA Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 3Q 2021
3 Takeaways From The First Quarter Of 2021
Industry Trends: Earnings (4Q20)
6 Useful Ratios For Uncovering The Financial Shock Of COVID-19
A Regional View Of Earnings And Capital In The Third Quarter Of 2020
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