Dan Kaiser

• Debt Protection Demand Increases

  By Natasha Chilingerian  |  November 20, 2011

  While credit insurance and debt protection have been long-time staples for credit unions as part of their loan add-on product suites, some experts noticed that they are becoming more of a priority as the industry continues to seek new noninterest income streams.

• CU Lending Opportunities Still Exist

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 29, 2011

  In an era of shrinking profit margins, credit unions can still find new lending opportunities, one industry expert said.

• Few CU Winners in Tough Lending Times

  December 1, 2010

  Only three credit unions were recipients of Excellence in Lending awards this year in large part because of a rough lending atmosphere.

• Tough Lending Environment Yields Few CU Winners

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 19, 2010

  CUNA Mutual Group acknowledged that a rough lending atmosphere was part of the reason that only three credit unions received Excellence in Lending awards this year.

• Homegrown Businesses' Word of Mouth Boosts Erie Federal's Lending

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 20, 2010

  When a bank in Indiana known for its robust business lending program was bought by a larger competitor in 2008, it left many local firms scrambling for other financing alternatives.