ALBANY, NY (07/23/2012)(readMedia)-- William J. Mellin, president and CEO of the Credit Union Association of New York is available to provide insightful analysis, opinions and expert commentary on the relevant news topics listed below.

• The Visa/MasterCard settlement.
  
• The impact of natural gas drilling (hydrofracking) on mortgage lending practices.
  
• How New York credit unions can help create 10,000 jobs and produce nearly $1 billion in new small business loans in one year at no cost to taxpayers.
  
• Credit unions have the potential to help state and local officials in a way that doesn't cost state or local taxpayers a dime, but instead will save them money and increase the range of financial options available to elected officials throughout the state as they deal with growing budget concerns. Want to know how?

Additional topics Mr. Mellin could provide insights into are: how credit unions are different from banks, efforts to promote financial literacy and how almost anyone can join a credit union.

To arrange an interview or request comment from William J. Mellin now or in the future, please contact Bonnie Sklar at bonnie.sklar@cuany.org or by calling (800) 342-9835, ext 8130 or (518) 944-0831 (cell).

The Credit Union Association of New York has served as the trade association for the state's credit unions for 95 years. New York credit unions have assets of more than $57 billion and serve 4.5 million members. To learn more about the Association, visit www.cuany.org.

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Posted Monday July 23, 2012 at 12:17 pm by Credit Union Association of New York
Last Updated Tuesday July 24, 2012 at 09:12 am