Lending By The Numbers (2Q18)
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Total loans at U.S. credit unions increased by 9.7% in the second quarter of 2018 and reached an all-time high.
Investment balances at credit unions remained strong in the second quarter despite a year-over-year contraction.
Quarter-over-quarter, credit union investments shrank 3.0% as credit unions diverted assets from the investment portfolio to the loan portfolio.
Third quarter data reveals strong earnings momentum among the nation’s financial cooperatives.
Investment growth at credit unions has been positive for four out of the past six quarters.
With rising Federal Reserve rates and increased consumer confidence, the credit union industry posted positive year-over-year investment growth in the first quarter for the first time since 2013.
The movement’s investment portfolio in the first quarter remains liquid for lending and buffers against rising interest rates.
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The Wyoming cooperative combines custom impact measurements with traditional KPIs to track progress on its 10-year strategic plan.
A recent executive orders kickstarted changes to retirement-savings plans. Credit unions can play a role in financial education to make sure members and employees are making the best choices for their personal financial wellness.
The Virginia-based institution hopes an Emerging Leaders program will help create a strong internal leadership pipeline. Its second cohort began its training in July.
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The Tennessee cooperative is redefining wellness through Y-Fi @ Work, a free financial education program available to East Tennessee employers.
As students head back to campus this fall, the nation’s financial cooperatives jump to the head of the class with creative community partnerships, classroom-ready resources, and real financial support.
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