Automobiles Drive Credit Union Lending
Auto market share and penetration rates increased at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 even as indirect lending growth slowed.
Auto market share and penetration rates increased at U.S. credit unions in the third quarter of 2018 even as indirect lending growth slowed.
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth surpassed 10.8% in the third quarter of 2018.
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Lending is strong, asset quality is, too, as third quarter performance data rolls in.
Total auto balances were on the rise as annual growth hit 10.6% in the second quarter of 2018.
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
First quarter lending at credit unions contributed to an expanding balance sheet.

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An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.

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Gen Z’s faith in traditional institutions gives credit unions a rich opportunity to serve as a key source of financial guidance.

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Fraud is increasing and becoming more sophisticated – and it’s often not caught until it’s too late.

A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.

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