Michelle Samaad

• NACUSO Urges NCUA Caution on MBL Programs, Personal Guarantees

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 17, 2013

  CUSO association expresses concerns about regulatory targeting hindering solid business lending programs.

• Alabama Telco CU’s Business Services Revamp Continues to Pay Off

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 17, 2013

  Birmingham credit union adds more than $9.9 million in deposits and $9.6 million in business loans since March 2012.

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  With Hard Cash, CUs Back Small Business Cash Mobs: Print Preview

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 16, 2013

  This preview from next week's print edition takes a look at using cash mobs to stir up credit union business member business.

• Filene Report Reveals How to Predict Member’s Choice of Auto Lender

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 16, 2013

  Interest rates may not be as important as response to potential borrower. (Check out the graphic at the bottom!)

• Michigan to Debut Member-Owned Health Insurance Co-Op

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 16, 2013

  Consumers Mutual Insurance to follow credit union model as firm gears up with help of Obamacare federal loan.

• CU Financial Adviser Compensation Survey Reveals Key Benchmarks

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 15, 2013

  Nearly half of all financial advisers are paid on the basis of production over the past six to 12 months, a change from years past.

• Women Shun Business Loan Applications

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 15, 2013

  At a time when some credit unions are looking for ways to boost their loan portfolios, they may want to consider ­giving more consideration to two groups that fear seeking out financing for their business start-ups or expansions.

• Business Partners CUSO Has Loyal Customer in Sierra Point CU

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 15, 2013

  By the 1990s, the lending landscape in South San Francisco had changed considerably since a group of teachers came together in 1954 to charter a new credit union for access to small, personal loans.

• Affordable Care Act May Give Credit Unions an Edge

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 15, 2013

  Depending on who’s offering an opinion, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare by critics, is poised to either dismantle insurance coverage as we know it or will finally offer services to those who just don’t earn enough to pay for medical services.

• Boston Insurance Firm Looks to Tap More Into CU Industry

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 14, 2013

  Risk Strategies Co. hires executive team, leader for its Credit Union Health Benefits operation.