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.
Return On Assets (ROA)
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.
The Last Crisis Vs. Today: A Credit Union Perspective
November 7, 2022
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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
July 4, 2022
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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
November 15, 2021
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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
May 17, 2021
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The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — and the national economic response to it — linger on credit union financial statements.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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