5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 1Q 2025
With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
With economic uncertainty on the horizon, credit union members are moving money into lower-term deposits and paying down debt, helping to boost margins and lower delinquency across the industry.
With shares outpacing loans and indirect lending bringing in fewer members, credit unions focused on what they do best in the fourth quarter: serving core members.
With the Fed poised to continue cutting interest rates, the near-term outlook for the credit union earnings model is much more promising.
After adjusting to a new normal following a slew of rate increases, repricing opportunities could be on the horizon.
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.
Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Cooperatives are using cash to meet rebounding loan demand and invest in higher-yielding securities and investments.

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Inflation, debt, and income inequality are fueling a K-shaped, post-pandemic recovery, widening the gap between different economic segments and challenging lower-income households.

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Accelerating membership growth signals the increasing influence of credit unions amid evolving interest rate trends and economic challenges.

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