PLANO, Texas — Three major factors–interest rates, housing economics and seasoning–are expected to slow prepayments in the short term, a white paper published by Southwest Corporate concluded.

However, current yield and spread levels justify keeping them on the books, according to the report.

"With real estate loans growing to more than 50% of credit union loans outstanding, it is very important the credit union managers fully understand the cash flow elements of this type of lending," said Steven Houle, author of the white paper and Southwest institutional adviser.

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