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GrooveCar Direct Announces 15 New Credit Union Partnerships in Q4 2019

GrooveCar Direct Announces 15 New Credit Union Partnerships in Q4 2019

The leading program for credit union member engagement continues to grow!

GrooveCar Direct, the innovative solution for credit union engagement & auto loan growth with existing members, announces 15 additional partnerships to close out 2019:

  • Acadian FCU, based in Lafayetter LA, with assets of $16 million, serving 3,241 members
  • Allegius CU, based in Burns Harbor IN, with assets of $166 million, serving 16,156 members
  • Carter CU, based in Springhill LA, with assets of $376 million, serving 27,013 members
  • Eagle FCU, based in Baton Rouge LA, with assets of $113 million, serving 13,222 members
  • Maine Family CU, based in Lewiston MEwith assets of $172 million, serving 21,675 members
  • Mission City FCU, based in Santa Clara CA, with assets of $108 million, serving 4,956 members
  • NE PA Community FCU, based in Stroudsburg PA, with assets of $127 million, serving 13,651 members
  • Ontario Montclair SEFCU, based in Ontario CA, with assets of $119 million, serving 9,076 members
  • Premiere Source FCU, based in East Longmeadow MA, with assets of $63 million, serving 5,032 members
  • I.A. FCU, based in Rock Island IA, with assets of $438 million, serving 43,570 members
  • Rock Valley FCU, based in Loves Park IL, with assets of $116 million, serving 18,635 members
  • SMW 104 FCU, based in San Leandro CA, with assets of $103 million, serving 10,100 members
  • South Carolina National Guard FCU based in Columbia SC, with assets of $74 million, serving 6,361 members
  • Vicksburg Railroad CU, based in Vicksburg MS, with assets of $11 million, serving 1,182 members
  • West Branch Valley FCU, based in Williamsport PA, with assets of $42 million, serving 4,998 members

GrooveCar Direct is the nation’s top platform for member experience and auto loan engagement. Built exclusively for credit unions, GrooveCar Direct delivers the crucial ability to reach existing members from day one of their car shopping journey, while additionally providing each credit union partner with consultation services and marketing support.

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GrooveCar Direct Announces 17 New Credit Union Partnerships in Q3 2019

GROOVECAR DIRECT ANNOUNCES 17 NEW CREDIT UNION PARTNERSHIPS IN Q3 2019

GrooveCar Direct, the innovative solution for credit union engagement & auto loan growth with existing members, announces 17 new program partnerships in Q3 2019:

  • Actors FCU, based in New York NY, with assets of $223 million, serving 24,467 members
  • Calcasieu Teachers & Employees FCU, based in Lake Charles LA, with assets of $38 million, serving 4,979 members
  • Century CU, based in St. Louis MO, with assets of $111 million, serving 9,437 members
  • Clearpath FCU, based in Glendale CA, with assets of $129 million, serving 12,520 members
  • Cone CU, based in Neenah WI, with assets of$28 million, serving 1,530 members
  • CU of Georgia, based in Woodstock GA, with assets of $345 million, serving 33,386 members
  • Freedom CU, based in Provo UT, with assets of $40 million, serving 3,716 members
  • Health Care CU, based in Oshkosh WI, with assets of $19 million, serving 2,382 members
  • Kellogg Midwest FCU, based in Omaha NE, with assets of $48 million, serving 3,025 members
  • Latrobe Area Hospital FCU, based in Latrobe PA, with assets of $11 million, serving 2,052 members
  • Legacy FCU, based in Joplin MO, with assets of $17 million, serving 1,619 members
  • Lincoln S.D.A. CU, based in Lincoln NE, with assets of $10 million, serving 1,214 members
  • Marisol CU, based in Phoenix AZ, with assets of $42 million, serving 6,770 members
  • Mid Carolina CU, based in Lugoff SC, with assets of $134 million, serving 14,761 members
  • Salem VA Medical Center FCU, based in Salem VA, with assets of $81 million, serving 10,467 members
  • Tampa Postal FCU, based in Tampa FL, with assets of $84 million, serving 7,802 members
  • Xplore FCU, based in New Orleans LA, with assets of $142 million, serving 8,718 members

GrooveCar Direct is a leading member experience platform exclusively for credit unions, delivering the crucial ability to engage members throughout the entire car purchase journey. When combined with the credit union’s trust and reliability, GrooveCar Direct provides a dependable channel for strengthened relationships, member engagement, and incremental auto loan growth from existing members.

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GrooveCar Direct Announces 20 New Credit Union Partnerships

GROOVECAR DIRECT ANNOUNCES 20 NEW CREDIT UNION PARTNERSHIPS

GrooveCar Direct, the credit union industry’s leading solution for direct auto loan growth, announces 20 new program partnerships in Q2 2019. Joining the program in Q2 2019 are:

  • 20th Century Fox FCU, based in Los Angeles CA, with assets of $47 million, serving 3,607 members
  • Agriculture FCU, based in Alexandria VA, with assets of $332 million, serving 25,551 members
  • Changing Seasons CU, based in Hampden ME, with assets of $24 million, serving 2,017 members
  • Community CU, based in Lewiston ME, with assets of $57 million, serving 10,231 members
  • Corrections FCU, based in Soledad CA, with assets of$16 million, serving 2,479 members
  • Elga CU, based in Burton MI, with assets of $656 million, serving 72,063 members
  • Emporia State FCU, based in Emporia KS, with assets of $96 million, serving 6,982 members
  • Equishare CU, based in Wichita KS, with assets of $33 million, serving 4,147 members
  • Jacksonville Fireman’s CU, based in Jacksonville FL, with assets of $35 million, serving 2,599 members
  • Listerhill CU, based in Sheffield AL, with assets of $790 million, serving 91,237 members
  • Ouachita Valley FCU, based in West Monroe LA, with assets of $239 million, serving 30,801 members
  • Palmetto Health CU, based in Columbia SC, with assets of $68 million, serving 12,576 members
  • PartnerShip Financial CU, based in Morton Grove IL, with assets of $177 million, serving 13,372 members
  • Peach State FCU,based in Lawrenceville GA, with assets of $492 million, serving 60,167 members
  • Peru FCU, based in Peru NY, with assets of $21 million, serving 2,806 members
  • SharePoint CU, based in Bloomington MN, with assets of $235 million, serving 22,468 members
  • Shoreline CU, based in Two Rivers WI, with assets of $95 million, serving 8,492 members
  • TruService Community FCU, based in Little Rock AR, with assets of $39 million, serving 5,290 members
  • United CU, based in Mexico MO, with assets of $170 million, serving 23,467 members
  • United Financial CU, based in Bridgeport MI, with assets of $216 million, serving 24,957 members

GrooveCar Direct is a leading member experience platform, providing credit union partners with the ability to engage members from day one of their car purchase journey. When combined with the trust and reliability of the credit union, GrooveCar Direct provides a reliable channel for deepened relationships, member engagement, and incremental direct auto loan growth.

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CU Xpress Lease Partners with Mid-Hudson Valley FCU

CU XPRESS LEASE PARTNERS WITH MID-HUDSON VALLEY FCU

HAUPPAUGE, NY – CU Xpress Lease, the nation’s leading credit union lease program and a Fusion Auto Finance lease product, announces their partnership with Mid-Hudson Valley FCU.

MHVFCU began to offer auto leasing to its members in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange Counties of NY on April 1st2019.

Founded in 1963, member-owned MHVFCU has over $1.04 billion in assets. With a network of more than 77,000 members, 812 businesses partners, and 13 branches, it is one of New York state’s largest credit unions.

Steve Carle, Senior Vice President / Chief Lending Officer for MHVFCU stated, “The Hudson Valley region represents one of the top lease markets in the U.S. By working with CU Xpress Lease, we are able to add value to our members with affordable vehicle financing while enhancing the credit union’s dealership exposure. Additionally, leasing provides us an opportunity to immediately expand our automotive portfolio. Since leasing is becoming more popular due to lowered monthly payments and no money down requirements, we know our potential will only increase with this new service for our members.”

Added Robert O’Hara, Vice President of Strategic Alliances for GrooveCar: “We are excited to partner with Mid-Hudson Valley FCU and look forward to bringing the CU Xpress Lease program to their members. Consumers are payment-driven and leasing provides a true medium for credit unions such as MHVFCU to capture that market share without the responsibility of managing the residual risk when the lease matures.”

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GrooveCar Direct Announces 19 New Program Partners in Q1 2019

GROOVECAR DIRECT ANNOUNCES 19 NEW PROGRAM PARTNERS IN Q1 2019

GrooveCar Direct, the nation’s leading online auto loan growth partner for credit unions, announces 19 new program partners in Q1 2019. Joining the program in Q1 2019 are:

  • AFL CIO Employees FCU, Washington DC, with assets of $50 million, serving 4,992 members
  • Berkeley Community FCU, Moncks Corner SC, with assets of $12 million, serving 2,374 members
  • Cedar Point FCU, Lexington Park MD, with assets of $497 million, serving 43,647 members
  • Cove FCU, based in Edgewood KY, with assets of $64 million, serving 7,777 members
  • Destinations CU, based in Baltimore MD, with assets of $60 million, serving 7,747 members
  • EPB Employees CU, based in Chattanooga TN, with assets of $28 million, serving 2,321 members
  • Family Advantage FCU, based in Spring Hill TN, with assets of $66 million, serving 7,523 members
  • First Eagle FCU, based in Owings Mills MD, with assets of $90 million, serving 9,262 members
  • Golden Plains CU, based in Garden City KS, with assets of $657 million, serving 79,136 members
  • Greenville Heritage FCU, based in Greenville SC, with assets of $99 million, serving 12,284 members
  • Greenwood Municipal FCU, based in Greenwood SC, with assets of $42 million, serving 6,301 members
  • Health Care Professional FCU, based in Richmond IN, with assets of $24 million, serving 3,516 members
  • K.U.M.C. CU, based in Shawnee KS, with assets of $28 million, serving 2,579 members
  • Kimberly Clark CU, based in Memphis TN, with assets of $113 million, serving 10,353 members
  • LCRA CU, based in Austin TX, with assets of $22 million, serving 2,678 members
  • Southern CU, based in Chattanooga TN, with assets of $22 million, serving 2,615 members
  • Town of Hempstead Employees FCU, based in Baldwin NY, with assets of $127 million, serving 8,406 members
  • Valwood Park FCU, based in Carrollton TX, with assets of $22 million, serving 3,888 members
  • WCU CU, based in Decatur AL, with assets of $25 million, serving 3,439 members

GrooveCar Direct is a leading member engagement program, allowing credit union partners the ability to reach members throughout the entire auto research and purchase cycle. Credit unions can provide a more consistent and complete member experience, creating an environment to guide the member along the path to auto loan closure.

Third-party sites are the most used sites for car shopping, used by 78% of shoppers. When combined with the trust and reliability of the credit union, the program provides a solid channel for deepened relationships and member engagement.

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