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• Auto Sales Rebound Continues to Elude CUs

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 2, 2011

  Despite a 7.5% increase in auto sales over the past 12 months, credit unions are not enjoying the uptick in related lending activity.

• Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen Merging

  By Claude R. Marx  |  November 1, 2011

  Accounting firms active in credit union industry to combine on Jan. 2.

• Modest Growth in Auto Loans

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 17, 2011

  At best, modest loan growth is the most credit unions are experiencing even as auto sales increased by 8% in September.

• Auto Sales Rebound Still Slow to Trickle to CUs

  By Michelle Samaad  |  October 6, 2011

  Data suggests CU still struggle for bigger share of auto loan market.

• Joblessness Hinders Auto Sales

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 14, 2011

  A robust recovery of vehicle sales may not been seen anytime soon as long as unemployment remains high.

• Offsets May Overshadow Growth

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 7, 2011

  When it comes to loan originations, it appears credit unions are seeing a glimmer of hope in their portfolios.

• Stocks Tumble and Member-Investors Seek Shelter

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 17, 2011

  As the markets continue to roil in the aftermath of the country’s credit rating downgrade, members are likely seeking safe havens for their investment choices.

• Catalyst Slates September Coming-Out Symposium

  By Robert McGarvey  |  August 12, 2011

  Newly merged corporate planning economic forum in Atlanta.

• Unemployment Still Stalls Auto Sales

  By Michelle Samaad  |  August 5, 2011

  As long as unemployment remains high, a robust recovery of vehicle sales may not be seen anytime soon, NAFCU report says.

• Members on Sideline for Better Auto Deals

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  July 5, 2011

  Sales figures show some members may be waiting it out over the next few months, paying down debt.