CU Xpress Lease Helps Credit Unions Become Full-Service LendersProgram expansion boosts auto lending portfolios for credit unions nationwide
By: GrooveCar In high-density areas of the country, leasing has become the primary choice of consumers looking to get into a new vehicle, in all age groups. "Within these regions, leasing can account for upwards of 70-80%, leaving credit unions without a program, able to compete for only the remaining 20%. It makes a lot more sense to be competitive, a 100 percent of the time, at the point of sale," Rinaudo adds. Nationwide, vehicle leasing accounts for 30 to 33 percent of all new vehicles financed, the percentages go up in more urban areas. In 2016, automotive lease volumes reached an all-time high of 4.3 million vehicles, representing 31 percent of the total market for new vehicle sales. In 2017, leasing is expected to level off, however opportunities for 2018 are very exciting. "As we look towards 2018, while growth may not be as powerful as it was in previous years, it remains the financing of choice by most members. Fueling lease growth in 2018 will be a more diverse number of manufacturer opportunities for credit union vehicle leasing programs," Rinaudo explains. The manufacturers will not be supporting or offering lease programs on some of their popular models, this allows CU Xpress Lease the ability to provide more vehicles to credit unions than ever before. "The market conditions are just right for increased growth through additional inventory and attractive lease programs, members are looking for." Providing customized consulting, in-house credit union support and dealer relationship managers, the CU Xpress Lease program covers all areas of concern a credit union might have when starting up a new program. "We provide guidance and management of the program every step of the way. It's all about growing the auto loan portfolio with knowledge-based solutions to members into vehicles with a leasing option," states Rinaudo. The CU Xpress Lease dealer relationship managers train and maintain strong dealer relationships while communicating with the CUs. The result is a credit union competitive on all levels as the program closes the gap and opens more market opportunities. About CU Xpress Lease: A lease product specifically designed for the credit union to reap the benefits of leasing while maintaining control of the credit process, CU Xpress Lease and its affiliated companies bring decades of experience in auto remarketing and lease servicing to meet the needs of credit unions and their members. With offices in Bedford, Texas; Lebanon, NJ and Hauppauge, New York, an experienced infrastructure is ready to provide credit unions with an innovative product without the risk. About GrooveCar: Founded in 1999, GrooveCar provides automotive loan growth solutions to credit unions nationwide while providing their members, as well as the general-public, with the most informative and user-friendly auto search engine. With its expansive dealership network surpassing five million vehicles, GrooveCar facilitates the entire car buying process, including shopping, researching, buying, leasing, and financing. Through the national auto-leasing program CU Xpress Lease, credit unions can take advantage of leasing opportunities in the new and pre-owned vehicle market. CU Xpress is the leading credit union lease program in the nation. Additional information on GrooveCar or CU Xpress Lease may be found at http://www.groovecarinc.com. Contact: Karen Johnson Director of Public Relations GrooveCar Inc. Email: kjohnson@groovecar.com Contact Karen Johnson Director of Public Relations ***@groovecar.com Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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