Michelle Samaad

• Oklahoma Tornado: CUNA Mutual Made Contact with 57 CUs in Storm’s Path

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 22, 2013

  Insurer said it has been working in Kansas, Missouri and Iowa as well as tornado-stricken Oklahoma City suburb of Moore.

• Small Business Credit Shows Improvement: Experian

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 21, 2013

  Much of the first-quarter improvement was fueled by lower delinquency rates and stronger consumer spending.

• Oklahoma Tornado: CUNA Mutual Disaster Team in Contact with CUs (Video)

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 21, 2013

  Insurer working with credit unions in affected area.

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  Delta Community CU, Poland CU Alliance Going Strong for 17 Years

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 20, 2013

  European visitors check out big Georgia credit union and take a trip to the capitol.

• Coast Capital Savings CU to Sell Insurance Subsidiary

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 20, 2013

  British Columbia credit union makes deal with Desjardins Group subsidiary, Western Financial Group.

• Cash Mobs for Small Businesses Backed by Credit Unions

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 20, 2013

  When supermarket giant Whole Foods Market opened a store in a Sacramento neighborhood, a local food co-op immediately noticed a dip in customers.

• CU Auto Lending May Bring IRR Gods’ Wrath

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 20, 2013

  That two-door hatchback with the spiffy, cushy interior bought back in 2003 may be on its last wheels.

• Delta’s Lending Leadership

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 20, 2013

  Two key management changes were recently made within Delta Community Credit Union’s personal and commercial lending operations.

• 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.