Using open charter is part of the plan to nearly double auto loan and lease production this year.

NAFCU and CUNA economists say more pandemic relief will ease hardships.

Lower exposure to new car lending limits the pandemic's hit to loan production.

Growth expectations are modest as the pandemic continues.

CUNA estimates a 5% annual loan growth for December, the lowest since 2012.

After cutbacks last year, Navy Federal plans on opening 11 new branches in 2021.

Clark County Credit Union's special dividend brings its 21-year total to $68.3 million.

Overall loan growth tapers down among the largest credit unions in the fourth quarter.