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Indirect Looks to Lead Again in Lending Dance

By Michelle A. Samaad | February 27, 2013

Thick in the heyday of originating indirect loans, credit unions basked as the slices of their auto lending portfolios swelled to historic proportions.
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.
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 Lending Opportunities Abound With Market Rebirth

By Michelle A. Samaad | July 22, 2012

Some are calling it the strongest comeback to emerge from the dregs of the Great Recession. From the last year's drop in gasoline prices to a bevy of lures rolled out by manufacturers to woo shoppers, the auto industry is on track to post its highest volume since the year before...
Lending Opportunities Abound With Auto Market Rebirth: Print Preview

By Michelle A. Samaad | July 16, 2012

The rebound in auto sales presents opportunities for credit unions. Find out more in this preview from our July 25 print edition.