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.
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Credit union leaders want to know where peers are placing their focus. These six priorities reflect how leadership teams are responding to change with intention and clarity.

As margin support begins to fade, earnings performance is becoming more sensitive to revenue mix and harder to interpret through public reporting alone.

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Discover how small to midsize credit unions can weather the economic headwinds hitting their communities right now.

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
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