RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Digital Federal Credit Union has awarded CUDL its Business Partner Excellence Award, noting that it's the second time in three years that CUDL earned the recognition of being a top DCU business partner.

CUDL (www.cudl.com), which administers the nation's largest point-of-sale and indirect auto lending network for credit unions was recognized for its efforts in assisting DCU to reach its auto lending goals. That goal was achieved by providing solutions that helped to successfully expand the credit union's reach within the dealer community on a national level. CUDL also assisted the credit union's market expansion efforts by providing training and support programs for DCU staff, which helped to further enhance their lending program's effectiveness.

Diane Richard, DCU's Vice President, Consumer Lending, attributes the successful business partnership to strong communication and teamwork from both organizations. "We enjoy a great relationship with CUDL. The CUDL team is always ready to support us and all of our indirect lending activities," said Richard. In 2006, DCU, utilizing CUDL products and services, funded approximately 6,000 indirect auto loans for a total of $103 Million throughout 28 states.