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Amazon Flexes Its Loan Muscles

By Michelle A. Samaad | October 14, 2012

Over the past couple of weeks, bits and pieces have leaked out about a new commercial loan pilot program from Amazon Inc. and how the online retail behemoth’s entry into the small business lending could put credit unions, banks and other lenders on high alert.
Michigan Credit Unions Take ‘Lunch Local’

By Michelle A. Samaad | August 17, 2012

Credit unions encouraged to support local business.
Michigan CU Capital Seeks Success Stories

By Michelle A. Samaad | March 20, 2012

Through its Facebook page, Michigan CU Capital said it wants to hear about successful business lending stories from credit unions.
Lessons From AEA FCU's Loan Woes

By Michelle A. Samaad | January 12, 2011

Signs that AEA Federal Credit Union was in trouble started well before its former executive was recently indicted for an alleged kickback ring with ties to a portfolio now crumbling under the weight of defaulted loans.