WASHINGTON — The credit union auto loan portfolio is down “fractionally” over the last several months, according to CUNA Mutual Group's January CU Trends Report.

No surprise there, as new vehicle sales have slipped for several months. But a marginal slice of the auto loan market–that of sub-prime financing–remains fresh for credit unions that have developed tested business models and best practices that make for successful and profitable programs.

What if a greater number of credit unions had access to those programs? A successful lending strategy might be adapted by others and could help bolster a slumping auto sector.

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