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Auto lending up more than 30 percent at credit unions since 2012

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Two big ticket items – homes and cars – are on the minds of many consumers, and this could spell success for many credit unions. The auto industry had a substantial year in 2014, selling nearly one million more vehicles than in 2013. credit union auto lending portfolios are faring. billion).

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3 Ways Credit Union Are Driving Growth

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According to the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) , credit unions had a record year in 2015, with 3.7 This impressive growth is not surprising when you consider these three ways credit unions are excelling. CUNA reported in 2013 that mobile payments were growing at an annual rate of 68 percent.

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Spotlight on lending: Preparing for Q3 bank reports

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With the fourth quarter of 2014 well underway, both banks and credit unions are in the midst of reporting their results from the previous three months. bank and credit union, on total loan growth quarter over quarter paint a picture of the state of bank lending leading up to the third quarter. banks reached $7.4

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OCC warns against lax auto loan standards

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percent in Q4 of 2013. Demand is also increasing at credit unions. Credit union auto loan portfolios reached $225 billion as of the end of Q3 2014, according to Sageworks Bank Information. This is up from $193 billion as of Q3 2013, and $173 billion the year prior. Blog Bank Credit Union'

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Lending standards slip, risk increasing according to OCC

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In addition to standards, the survey also captured credit risk levels at the institutions in order to tell the full story. The OCC found that commercial loans evaluated within the survey had an increased risk level, compared to 2013. Twenty-seven percent, instead of 2013’s 19 percent, of loans showed signs of increasing risk.

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Community banks’ net income, loan balances increase in 2014

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Net income was up almost 28% over the fourth quarter of 2013 led by higher net operating revenue and lower loan loss provisions. percent from 2013. More than 70 percent of community banks increased their net interest income over the fourth quarter of 2013. Blog Bank Credit Union' percent to $36.9

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New rules on cybersecurity, MBLs considered by NCUA for 2015

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During an October 2014 NCUA examination of Palm Springs Federal Credit Union (FCU), a confidential flash drive went missing. Target’s late 2013 breach is among the largest in recent memory, affecting over 70 million individuals. Blog Bank Credit Union' Mark McWatters , NCUA Board Member.