How Credit Unions are Using Swaps to Manage Mortgage Portfolio Risk
Feb 17 2026

Based on the high concentration of swaps, this article will explore what a swap is and how it helps manage the fair value change of a fixed-rate mortgage loan portfolio.

By: Steven Houle, CFA, FRM
Subordinated Debt as a Strategic Growth Lever for Credit Unions
Sep 16 2025

Subordinated debt (sub-debt) issuances have increased significantly over the last few years as credit unions use the capital for strategic growth strategies. As of March 31, 2025, 167 credit unions had $4.1 billion in outstanding sub-debt. 

By: Steven Houle, CFA, FRM
Loan Loss Reserving, IRR among NCUA 2022 Supervisory Priorities
Feb 07 2022

In January, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) outlined their 2022 supervisory priorities, which focus on “areas that pose the highest risk to credit unions, credit union members and the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.” 

By: Steven Houle, CFA, FRM