As Indirect Lending Falls, So Goes Auto Market Share
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
Credit unions have made the choice to back away from indirect auto lending, but that has come with a substantial opportunity cost.
The veteran leader and Motor City hype man looks back on a career centered on living the “people helping people” philosophy.
From sky-high housing prices to increased credit card spending and beyond, these are the prime factors influencing today’s lending landscape.
In this Q&A, CRIF Select President Jeremy Engbrecht explains how credit unions are navigating the competitive indirect auto loan industry.
Penetration growth is uneven across product lines, with share draft and auto loans blazing a trail in the past decade while other products remain stagnant.
The Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates several times in 2024; however, soaring prices and dwindling savings still leave Americans with little incentive to make a big purchase.
Credit unions are facing unique challenges as economic pressures deter potential buyers who are struggling with affordability.
New stores of federal funding are now available to help credit unions cultivate a growing business in solar and more.
There are different motivations for delving into green lending, but five in particular apply to the strategic focus of credit unions.
More than half of Americans younger than 50 say they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle. That’s an opportunity for credit unions.

Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.

CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.

By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.

Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.

The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.

The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.

To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.

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