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• SELCO Community CU Buys Stake in Card Processing CUSO

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 9, 2013

  The $1 billion Oregon credit union began processing its debit, credit and ATM services with Seattle-based MAP in 2011.

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  Credit Unions Relished Used Cars

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  December 19, 2012

  Vehicle loan originations continued to be a bright spot for credit unions this year.

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  Auto Bailout Issue Spotlights 2013 Opportunity for CUs

  By Michelle Samaad  |  November 14, 2012

  More than a week after President Obama was given another opportunity to lead the country, most pundits agree that how voters in states like Michigan and Ohio felt about the federal bailout of the auto industry played a huge role in the campaign’s outcome.

• Bank Transfer Day: Year Later, Relationships Blossom

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 1, 2012

  For many credit unions, the first 90 days after a new member signs on can be a critical gauge on whether a relationship can be nurtured and sustained for the long term.

• Bank Transfer Day a Year Later, New Relationships Blossom

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 27, 2012

  An in-depth look at what has become of all those new members after last fall's big surge.

• Bank Transfer Day a Year Later, New Relationships Blossom: Print Preview

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 27, 2012

  A look at what has become of all those new members after last fall's big surge. A preview from next week's print edition.

• Stable Economy Seen as Means to Reverse the Slump

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  December 18, 2011

  If credit unions were looking for a lending panacea in 2011, it was nowhere to be found. It wasn’t for a lack of money to lend because many cooperatives were awash in funds, economists said over the course of the year.

• Post-Bank Transfer Day: Building Ties That Bind New Members

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 20, 2011

  Fresh out of college a few years ago, Tyler Leonhardt accepted a position at Bank of America.

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  New Member Deposits Don’t Dilute Financials, Expert Says

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 17, 2011

  One industry expert believes credit unions can become a new member’s primary financial institution without negatively impacting the delivery costs of their products and services.

• 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.