By Kurt Howard August 2023 In the competitive world of financial institutions, credit unions have earned recognition for their member-focused approach and personalized services. Today, a strategic blend of direct and indirect lending has become essential for credit unions aiming to attract new members and expand their auto loan portfolios. While direct lending is crucial[…]
The Power of Rapid Decisions in Indirect Lending: Leveraging Technology for Success
By: Cliff Campbell July 2023 The need for rapid decisions has become a crucial trend in indirect lending within today’s highly competitive market. Dealers and lenders alike must be able to close deals swiftly to gain an edge over their competitors. Speedy decisions enhance the customer experience, drive sales, and reduce costs for lenders. Next,[…]
Unleashing the Power of Customization: Advantages of Tailored Indirect Lending Programs for Credit Unions
By: Kurt Howard June 2023 Finding the ideal lending solution is complex, especially in the rapidly evolving landscape of credit unions. Recognizing the significance of customization, credit unions are increasingly embracing tailored indirect lending programs. This article delves into the benefits of customizing such programs, empowering credit unions to achieve their lending goals efficiently. Enhanced[…]
Harnessing the Power of Technology in Indirect Lending
By: Taya Parish May 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, credit unions are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to meet the needs of their members. Indirect lending, a popular approach that enables credit unions to extend loans through third-party intermediaries, has become a strategic avenue for growth. By harnessing the power of technology,[…]
PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Achieves Record Auto Loan Volume and Membership Growth through CUAC Partnership
By: Vicky Kinsey April 2023 In September 2021, PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union joined the CUAC Program to enhance its auto loan portfolio. At the time, the credit union’s portfolio consisted of indirect lending, commercial participation, and organic direct loans. Despite having an indirect lending program, PrimeTrust FCU was not achieving the loan numbers or membership[…]
CUAC Helps 1ST Gateway CU Gain a Competitive Edge in the Market
By: Kurt Howard In 2019, 1st Gateway Credit Union began the search for a new partner for their indirect lending solution. The software they utilized at the time was slow and redundant. In addition to the technological issues, costs were escalating and their service deteriorating. The credit union began the search for a provider that[…]
BRECO FCU Sees Nice Boost to their Loan Volume With CUAC
By: Victor Shin Prior to partnering with CUAC, BRECO Federal Credit Union was solely reliant on direct auto loans and using social media & newsletters to promote auto lending to their members. Although they were offering electronic signatures on loan documents, members were still signing with other lenders at the dealership due to the convenience[…]
Carolina FCU Takes Their Indirect Lending to the Next Level with CUAC
By: Margaret McMartin In February of 2022, Carolina FCU was working with an established indirect lending vendor. The two largest issues they were having at the time with their existing provider were cost and the lack of opportunity to compete with other tier-one lenders within the system. They decided to seek an option that would[…]
Members Auto Solutions Becomes a Thriving CUSO by Partnering with CUAC
BY: Vicky Kinsey IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) and its auto lending CUSO Members Auto Solutions (MAS) has seen a steady growth in membership and assets since it was founded in 1934. One of the areas to see significant growth was their auto loan origination. From 2016 to 2018, outgrowing their balance sheet, the[…]
Is your current indirect lending provider delivering what they promised?
By: Lizzy Mayers Prior to joining the CUAC program, Campus Federal® partnered with a third-party provider to originate auto loans. The main challenge the credit union faced was the level of auto loans was below where it needed to be in order to successfully diversify their loan portfolio. It was clear their vendor could not[…]