Macroeconomic Indicators To Watch In 2024
June 17, 2024
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Six data points showcase what’s happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
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Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
October 30, 2023
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A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
‘Big Deck,’ Big Success
August 7, 2023
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TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
February 21, 2023
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Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Industry Performance: Investments (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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Cooperatives are using cash to meet rebounding loan demand and invest in higher-yielding securities and investments.
3 Investment Trends From The Fourth Quarter Of 2021
March 14, 2022
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Credit unions are positioning their balance sheets to deliver greater yields as investment and lending conditions adapt to a late-pandemic environment.
15 Ratios Every Board Member Should Know (Part 1)
June 30, 2021
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12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and micro performance.
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
April 27, 2021
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Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans to boost ratios or yields. Learn more about what happened throughout the industry.
How Does Lending At Your Credit Union Perform Against Peers?
November 7, 2019
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An interactive dashboard by Callahan & Associates offers insight into the loan portfolio of any credit union in the United States.
Credit Unions Hold A Strong Position For The End Of 2019
October 1, 2019
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Earnings growth extended into the second quarter as cooperatives reported higher net interest income than operating expenses for the second consecutive period.
Macroeconomic Indicators To Watch In 2024
Six data points showcase what's happening in the larger economy that could direct credit union decision-making for the rest of the year.
Credit Union Performance Extends Beyond The Balance Sheet
A look at how broad economic trends are impacting the bottom line at credit unions.
‘Big Deck,’ Big Success
TAPCO Credit Union boosted loan volumes with a campaign that put a new spin on a not-safe-for-work expression.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2022
Dive into the performance trends that shaped the final quarter of the year, and learn how those metrics could impact the months ahead.
Industry Performance: Investments (4Q21)
Cooperatives are using cash to meet rebounding loan demand and invest in higher-yielding securities and investments.
3 Investment Trends From The Fourth Quarter Of 2021
Credit unions are positioning their balance sheets to deliver greater yields as investment and lending conditions adapt to a late-pandemic environment.
15 Ratios Every Board Member Should Know (Part 1)
12-month loan growth, provision for loan losses, loan portfolio profile: Three metrics to evaluate your credit union and bridge the gap between macro trends and ...
Loan Purchases And Participations In 2020
Loan purchases and participations reached record levels at U.S. credit unions. Some credit unions sold loans to generate revenue or reduce risk; others purchased loans ...
How Does Lending At Your Credit Union Perform Against Peers?
An interactive dashboard by Callahan & Associates offers insight into the loan portfolio of any credit union in the United States.
Credit Unions Hold A Strong Position For The End Of 2019
Earnings growth extended into the second quarter as cooperatives reported higher net interest income than operating expenses for the second consecutive period.
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