Jim covers economic data trends emerging for credit unions, as well as branch news and dividends.
Economists at America's Credit Unions predict ROA will fall to 0.50% this year with slow share growth.
January's rise in existing home sales is a step up, but the MBA says lingering high interest rates are hindering progress.
But CU results are even worse when the most recent three months are extracted for earnings and originations.
North Carolina credit union and four others from Oregon to Louisiana choose to pay $5.8 million in special dividends.
Drop for new and used automobiles is the biggest one-month drop in at least 10 years.
Bank and credit card balances grew at a slower pace from November to December than in previous years.
GreenState loses $71 million, Affinity $28 million, and Sharonview and Kinecta losses exceed $10 million.
Loan originations also continue dwindling for first mortgages and consumer loans.
Most of the $5.8 million loss occurred during the fourth quarter.
CU that spun off its cannabis CUSO has another big loss, but a smaller one than the previous three quarters.
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Alkami
From Alkami
This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.
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Alogent
From Alogent
Check fraud is skyrocketing--and it’s hitting credit unions hard. This infographic outlines actionable strategies to detect and stop fraud at the moment of deposit, across all channels.
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Melissa
From Melissa
Is fraud threatening your credit union? Discover actionable tips to safeguard systems, data, and trust. Learn fraud prevention strategies now.
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Melissa
From Melissa
As credit union membership increases across the nation fraud is happening more often with increasing costs. To strengthen your CU’s defenses discover five critical capabilities you should understand to ensure your fraud solution closes security gaps.
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Blend
From Blend
With more digital challengers on the rise, credit unions face increased pressure to attract and retain loyal customers. To stay competitive, it’s vital to streamline account opening processes and enhance digital banking experiences. This guide explores three key strategies to drive deposit growth and customer retention.
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Velera
From Velera
Fraud is evolving, and so should your strategy. This guide explores how a multi-layered fraud mitigation approach can help credit unions proactively prevent payments fraud, safeguard members, and strengthen trust--all while streamlining fraud detection.
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Alogent
From Alogent
This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.
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Alogent
From Alogent
Credit unions thrive on member relationships, but outdated systems and processes often get in the way. This white paper explores the benefits of a person-centric approach and how it can help your organization thrive.
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Alogent
From Alogent
Streamline receivables, reduce manual tasks, and improve cash flow with advanced lockbox solutions tailored for your credit union’s needs - inclusive of paper and electronic workflows.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Unlock insights into the spending habits and motivations of new cardholders! Explore why so many chose general-purpose credit cards and what this trend means for industry leaders.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to keep your credit card program profitable? Discover why many leaders are turning to the agent issuing model.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Does the value outweigh the risk? Review three key considerations when evaluating whether to invest in growing an internal credit card program or explore an outsourced solution.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
As quickly as technology advances, so do the expectations of your members. Learn what digital capabilities and solutions are trending, how much credit unions are investing, and what’s next in payments innovation.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.
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Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to find the balance between an appealing credit card rewards program and the cost of managing it? These consumer trends and industry perspectives will help guide your credit union to building a viable program in 2025.
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Alogent
From Alogent
Managing growing volumes of digital and physical information is becoming more of a challenge for credit unions. Discover a solution that simplifies workflows, ensures compliance, and enhances service delivery. Learn how to increase efficiency, secure data, and improve member experiences.
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Velera
From Velera
Members make payment decisions based on more than just convenience--psychological factors play a crucial role. Learn how to align your credit union’s strategies with member mindsets to enhance engagement, encourage loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. Discover key insights from new research that can help you connect with members in more meaningful ways.
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Alkami
From Alkami
The future of banking demands more than innovation--it requires actionable strategies. This 2025 playbook outlines 3 key strategies your credit union must adopt to thrive.
Download Resource
Alkami
From Alkami
Packed with data, insights and actionable strategies, this report outlines how your credit union can accelerate digital transformation initiatives in business banking to maintain market share in the increasingly competitive sector.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Check fraud is skyrocketing--and it’s hitting credit unions hard. This infographic outlines actionable strategies to detect and stop fraud at the moment of deposit, across all channels.
Download ResourceMelissa
From Melissa
Is fraud threatening your credit union? Discover actionable tips to safeguard systems, data, and trust. Learn fraud prevention strategies now.
Download ResourceMelissa
From Melissa
As credit union membership increases across the nation fraud is happening more often with increasing costs. To strengthen your CU’s defenses discover five critical capabilities you should understand to ensure your fraud solution closes security gaps.
Download ResourceBlend
From Blend
With more digital challengers on the rise, credit unions face increased pressure to attract and retain loyal customers. To stay competitive, it’s vital to streamline account opening processes and enhance digital banking experiences. This guide explores three key strategies to drive deposit growth and customer retention.
Download ResourceVelera
From Velera
Fraud is evolving, and so should your strategy. This guide explores how a multi-layered fraud mitigation approach can help credit unions proactively prevent payments fraud, safeguard members, and strengthen trust--all while streamlining fraud detection.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
This eBook offers some best practices for efficient exception tracking along with basic definitions.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Credit unions thrive on member relationships, but outdated systems and processes often get in the way. This white paper explores the benefits of a person-centric approach and how it can help your organization thrive.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Streamline receivables, reduce manual tasks, and improve cash flow with advanced lockbox solutions tailored for your credit union’s needs - inclusive of paper and electronic workflows.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Unlock insights into the spending habits and motivations of new cardholders! Explore why so many chose general-purpose credit cards and what this trend means for industry leaders.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to keep your credit card program profitable? Discover why many leaders are turning to the agent issuing model.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Does the value outweigh the risk? Review three key considerations when evaluating whether to invest in growing an internal credit card program or explore an outsourced solution.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
As quickly as technology advances, so do the expectations of your members. Learn what digital capabilities and solutions are trending, how much credit unions are investing, and what’s next in payments innovation.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.
Download ResourceElan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to find the balance between an appealing credit card rewards program and the cost of managing it? These consumer trends and industry perspectives will help guide your credit union to building a viable program in 2025.
Download ResourceAlogent
From Alogent
Managing growing volumes of digital and physical information is becoming more of a challenge for credit unions. Discover a solution that simplifies workflows, ensures compliance, and enhances service delivery. Learn how to increase efficiency, secure data, and improve member experiences.
Download ResourceVelera
From Velera
Members make payment decisions based on more than just convenience--psychological factors play a crucial role. Learn how to align your credit union’s strategies with member mindsets to enhance engagement, encourage loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. Discover key insights from new research that can help you connect with members in more meaningful ways.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
The future of banking demands more than innovation--it requires actionable strategies. This 2025 playbook outlines 3 key strategies your credit union must adopt to thrive.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
Packed with data, insights and actionable strategies, this report outlines how your credit union can accelerate digital transformation initiatives in business banking to maintain market share in the increasingly competitive sector.
Download ResourceAlkami
From Alkami
This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.
Download Resource