Texas Credit Unions
September 26, 2016
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How do financial cooperatives in the Lone Star State stack up against other credit unions?
Return On Assets (ROA)
Credit Unions Ride An ROA Roller Coaster
August 19, 2016
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Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
June 13, 2016
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Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
June 13, 2016
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Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other benchmarks worth watching.
Looking Bad With a One-Time Hit
April 29, 2016
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In the short-term, Mountain America’s ROA plunges but the merger that caused it looks like a long-term winner.
These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members
April 29, 2016
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GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest credit union in Florida and with more than $2.1 billion in assets one of the largest 60 credit unions in the country. Unfortunately, Tampa was one of the first areas hit with the “credit crisis,” trouble in housing arriving in 2007.
Navy’s Year-End Results
April 28, 2016
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Navy Federal Credit Union posted solid share growth and strong loan growth during 2005. Read about other key 2005 results for the world’s largest credit union.
Cutting Costs and Reaping Opportunities
April 26, 2016
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Arrowhead Central Credit Union finished 2007 with strong financial results despite its geographic location in the “eye of the storm” – California’s housing bust.
CEO Insights: How Our Low-Rate Loan Sale of Last Year has Worked Out
April 26, 2016
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A look back at Community First FCU’s loan sale shows that the sale was successful in creating profitable loans and loyal new members.
Clear Connections Emerge Between CUSO Activity And Diversified Earnings
April 18, 2016
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Here’s how CUSOs and sales to secondary markets affect non-interest income.
Texas Credit Unions
How do financial cooperatives in the Lone Star State stack up against other credit unions?
Credit Unions Ride An ROA Roller Coaster
Second quarter data shows the industry’s ROA is up quarter-over-quarter but slightly down year-over-year.
7 Ratios Every Employee Should Know About Credit Union Lending
Lending is the engine that powers credit unions, and these seven ratios will help every employee understand why.
4 Benchmarks For All Credit Union Leaders
Lending and asset growth have been capturing industry headlines, but tight margins from sustained low interest rates and slowly rising operating expenses make some other ...
Looking Bad With a One-Time Hit
In the short-term, Mountain America's ROA plunges but the merger that caused it looks like a long-term winner.
These are Not Statistics; These are Our Members
GTE FCU was founded in 1935 as the credit union for the Peninsular Telephone Company. Headquartered in Tampa, GTE FCU is now the fourth largest ...
Navy’s Year-End Results
Navy Federal Credit Union posted solid share growth and strong loan growth during 2005. Read about other key 2005 results for the world’s largest credit ...
Cutting Costs and Reaping Opportunities
Arrowhead Central Credit Union finished 2007 with strong financial results despite its geographic location in the “eye of the storm” – California’s housing bust.
CEO Insights: How Our Low-Rate Loan Sale of Last Year has Worked Out
A look back at Community First FCU's loan sale shows that the sale was successful in creating profitable loans and loyal new members.
Clear Connections Emerge Between CUSO Activity And Diversified Earnings
Here’s how CUSOs and sales to secondary markets affect non-interest income.
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The annual conference offered insights on why service organizations remain a strategic asset for credit unions and how collaboration, AI, and advocacy are shaping what comes next.
Why Financial Empowerment Matters More Than Financial Literacy
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Alltru FCU stopped treating education as the end goal. Now, financial empowerment guides product design, access, and risk decisions.
42% Of U.S. Households Experience Financial Hardship
Tony Waltrich
More than 50 million U.S. households earn less than the minimum average income needed to cover basic costs of living.
Excite Foundation Breaks Down Barriers For Children’s Savings
Savana Morie
Automatic enrollment and community partnerships help the credit union foundation expand access to early savings for underserved families.
Consumers Are Financing The Future Any Way They Can
Aaron Passman
Studies show credit card debt and Buy Now, Pay Later usage continue to rise. Bigger increases could be around the corner.
Credit Human Redefines ‘Green’ In The Heart Of Texas
Savana Morie
The credit union completed a three acre headquarters campus in 2021 that offers 52% more space while consuming a fraction of the resources. It’s a model of how cooperatives can lead on sustainability without sacrificing performance.
CDFIs By The Numbers
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CDFI credit unions might be fewer in number, but their impact reaches millions of members, and their footprint highlights how targeted mission can translate into broad, measurable reach.
Serving The Underserved Without Accepting Preventable Fraud Losses
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Preventable fraud losses quietly erode credit union margins. The difference between a 25% and 6% loss rate isn’t risk. It’s execution.
Inside An In-School Model That Links Classrooms With College And Careers
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Holy Rosary Credit Union has embedded itself into a local high school’s career and technical education program, offering scholarships, internships, and courses eligible for college credit.
6 Credit Union Executive Priorities For 2026
Jay Johnson
Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.