Dave Colby

• Economic Recovery Offers Mixed Signals

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 29, 2012

  It may be hard to truly gauge whether the majority of members are feeling skepticism toward signs that an economic recovery is well on its way.

• Credit Union Economist: Some Not Buying Into Economic Recovery

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 18, 2012

  In his conversations with industry leaders, credit union economist Dave Colby said he has detected skepticism about an economic recovery.

• Warning On New Members

  March 25, 2012

  While Bank Transfer Day helped to boost membership to record numbers, the industry could see an exodus of some of its more profitable members in 2013 if credit unions are not capitalizing on those relationships.

• Nurturing Existing Member Ties May Be 2012’s Focus

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 3, 2012

  Rather than court new members, some credit unions may focus their resources on building relationships with existing members this year.

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  Used Car Loans Remain Brightest Star in Credit Union Portfolios

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 24, 2011

  It’s no surprise that lending has been in the doldrums for many CUs the past few years but there could be an unexpected jolt triggered by fervor surrounding Bank Transfer Day Nov. 5.

• Occupy Wall Street’s Angst Opportunity for CUs

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 11, 2011

  CUNA Mutual Group chief economist says protest cuts across lines, offers opportunity to credit unions.

• Savings Growth at the Expense of Lending

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 31, 2011

  As members continue to keep their focus on paying down debt, the industry’s savings rate has emerged and remained in a hale and hearty state.

• Demand for Liquid Accounts Remains High

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 17, 2011

  CUNA Mutual Group report says credit union members are favoring share, money market accounts and paying down debt.

• Relationship Incentives Still Aid Membership Growth

  By Michelle Samaad  |  June 17, 2011

  Membership growth remains muted, however, by historical standards, CUNA Mutual says in new Credit Union Trends Report.

• New Auto Loan Origination Contraction Slows at CUs

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 23, 2011

  The latest forecasts for new auto loan originations at credit unions appear to be positive but with some caveats.