Michelle Samaad

Community Financial CU Asks ‘What Good Could You Do with $1,000?’

By Michelle A. Samaad | June 3, 2013

Suburban Detroit credit union again giving away $1,000 a day in "Summer of Sharing."
Pennsylvania CUs Attend State Lawmaker's Small Business Seminar

By Michelle A. Samaad | June 3, 2013

More than 100 business people also gathered for recent seminar at Philadelphia's Temple University.
New Car Sales Drive Loan Originations to 4-Year High: Equifax

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 31, 2013

Demand for new cars and light trucks pushed auto loan originations to $69.6 billion in January and February, most since 2009.
Utilities Employees CU Adds More Firms to Virtual Base

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 31, 2013

Branch-less $1 billion credit union adds a hometown energy services firm to its roster.
CU Direct Casts ‘Diamond’ Shine on CU Loan Programs

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 30, 2013

For their loan practices and success in 2012, four credit unions were recently recognized by CU Direct Corp.
World Council Grant to Aid Liberian Credit Unions

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 30, 2013

Funds will help movement help Liberian credit unions help their members continue recovery from ravages of decade-past civil wars.
America First CU CEO Elected New Chairman of CU Direct

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 29, 2013

Lund has served on CU Direct’s board since 2005, according to the Ontario, Calif.-based CUSO.
SEC Charges NASDAQ for Failures During Facebook IPO

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 29, 2013

The NASDAQ stock exchange has agreed to pay a $10 million penalty for violations that occurred during Facebook's IPO and its aftermath, the SEC said.
Private Companies Taking on Less Debt: Sageworks

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 29, 2013

Analysis firm says data show that many private companies may be well positioned to borrow.
To Cement Loyalty, Members Say Make Auto Process Easier

By Michelle A. Samaad | May 29, 2013

It would probably be a mistake for credit unions to assume their loyal members will likely choose them as their preferred lender when it’s time to buy a new vehicle.