Indirect auto lending has been one of the fastest-growing segments for credit unions.

Yet some are choosing to abstain from it, or decrease their involvement, citing poor returns and the difficult task of drawing those new members into a deeper relationship.

Among all credit unions, auto loans rose 18% per year from 2011 to 2016, and 13% in the 12 months ending Sept. 30. All other types of loans grew about 10% per year in those periods. As a result, car loans have grown from 29% of the credit union portfolio in 2011 to 35% at the end of last year's third quarter.

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Jim DuPlessis

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