Today, one in four vehicles sold is financed by a credit union, representing a 20% year-over-year increase.
To keep this momentum going, credit unions must form strong relationships with local dealers.
Learn more in this Focus Report.
Strong Dealer Relationships Key to Boosting Sales: Credit unions ensure dealers funnel auto loans their way.
Indirect Lending Grows Direct Impact on Credit Unions: Use auto lending to deepen relationships.
Credit Union Auto Lenders: Direct vs. Indirect Infographic: A look at the current state of credit union auto lending portfolios.
Connecting With Millennials Is Easier Than You Think: Making the case for why CUs must embrace large purchasing powers.
Auto Lending & Member Relationships: Infographic: Which credit unions are leading the auto lending pack?
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Natasha Chilingerian
Natasha Chilingerian has been immersed in the credit union industry for over a decade. She first joined CU Times in 2011 as a freelance writer, and following a two-year hiatus from 2013-2015, during which time she served as a communications specialist for Xceed Financial Credit Union (now Kinecta Federal Credit Union), she re-joined the CU Times team full-time as managing editor. She was promoted to executive editor in 2019. In the earlier days of her career, Chilingerian focused on news and lifestyle journalism, serving as a writer and editor for numerous regional publications in Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she holds experience in marketing copywriting for companies in the finance and technology space. At CU Times, she covers People and Community news, cybersecurity, fintech partnerships, marketing, workplace culture, leadership, DEI, branch strategies, digital banking and more. She currently works remotely and splits her time between Southern California and Portland, Ore.
