Michael Mercer

• Leagues Form Firm to Develop New Products

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 17, 2011

  Four state leagues–California, Texas, Georgia and Ohio–have organized a new Dallas firm, CU Partner Link, to develop new state-of-the-art products and services for member CUs concerned over lost income.

• Four Leagues Form Firm to Develop New Products, Services

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 4, 2011

  California, Texas, Georgia, Ohio leagues getting together in Dallas-based operation to find new sources of income.

• Examiner Attrition an Issue in Ga.

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  June 2, 2010

  The recent attention on state budget cuts and their impact on financial oversight turned to Georgia last week as the state's top regulator and Georgia Credit Union Affiliates lamented the loss of examiners.

• Georgia CUs Frustrated Over Examiner Cutbacks

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  May 26, 2010

  The head of Georgia Credit Union Affiliates weighed in on the growing national concern over examiner shortages citing frustrations over mandated cutbacks and funding inequities.

• Georgia CUs Out Front on Most Rates; Banks Take Mortgage Lead

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 14, 2010

  Banks in Georgia appear to have offered better average rates on 15- and 30-year mortgages as credit unions take the lead on car loan rates.