Lending

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.

Keeping members on wheels continues to dominate in penetration and market share as loan quality also improves.

Growth expectations are modest as the pandemic continues.

With new technologies available to the entire automotive value chain, digital retailing is poised to see a tremendous lift this year.