Melinda Zabritski

• 

  Credit Unions Beat Finance Companies for Auto Market Share: Experian

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 7, 2013

  In first quarter 2012, credit unions had 16.7% market share compared to 15.5% for finance companies, 10.7% at buy here/pay here lots.

• CU Auto Lending May Bring IRR Gods’ Wrath

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 20, 2013

  That two-door hatchback with the spiffy, cushy interior bought back in 2003 may be on its last wheels.

• No Signs of Losing Steam With Auto Loan Growth: CU Trends Report

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 15, 2013

  Vehicle loan portfolio expansion continues to be the driving force behind credit union loan growth, CUNA Mutual Group says.

• Lenders Eye Auto Loans with 65- 75- and 97-Month Terms: WSJ

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 10, 2013

  Average new car cost is now $31,000.

• Auto Lending Rates Rule the Road

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 20, 2013

  More dealership alliances, better marketing, lower rates or a combination of all three?

• Favorable Loan Terms, Low Rates Push Monthly Car Payments Down: Experian

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 7, 2013

  Average loan terms for a new vehicle jumped to an all-time high of 65 months, up from 63 months in Q4 2011.

• 

  Bankers View CU Loans as Tasty Chum

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 27, 2012

  When it comes to auto loan portfolio acquisitions, some might see credit unions as the equivalent of little fish being circled in waters full of sharks–banks and other lenders.

• 

  Banks View CU Loans as Tasty Chum: Print Preview

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 23, 2012

  The sharks are circling as banks eye boosting their share of car loans. Get the story in this preview from next week's print edition.

• 

  Banks View CU Loans as Tasty Chum: Print Preview

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 23, 2012

  The sharks are circling as banks eye boosting their share of car loans. Get the story in this preview from next week's print edition.

• Auto Interest Rates at Four-Year Low

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  February 24, 2012

  Average interest rates for new vehicle loans fell to 4.52% in the fourth quarter of 2011, down from 4.84% during the same period in 2010, according to Experian.