3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2Q 2020
With second quarter data now available, COVID-19’s impact on industrywide metrics is more apparent. Discover how credit union balance sheets are shifting and other key insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
With second quarter data now available, COVID-19’s impact on industrywide metrics is more apparent. Discover how credit union balance sheets are shifting and other key insights from Callahan’s quarterly webinar.
A locked-down economy combined with volatile changes in monetary policy put lenders in a difficult position in the first quarter of 2020, as total revenue growth slowed as sources of income shifted away from interest-driven streams.
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General uncertainty regarding the interest rate environment made it difficult for institutions to accurately price deposit and loan products, which is reflected in year-end income statements.
Credit unions report improved earnings following 2018 rate cuts. However, increased expenses put downward pressure on margins.
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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Credit unions reaped the benefits of upward rate movement and the associated repricing benefits for new loan originations in 2018.
Largely a result of rising loan demand and interest rate trends, the amount of income generated at credit unions expanded throughout 2018.
As interest rates tick up, the margin between interest income and interest expenses at U.S. credit unions slowly expands. Test your knowledge of the state of the net interest margin in the fourth quarter.

As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.

How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.

As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.

Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.

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Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.

CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.

By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.

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