CENTENNIAL, Colo. -

CU Direct Connect, a provider of indirect auto lending services to credit unions and dealers, expanded outside of its base in Colorado for the first time this week.

The company launched a partnership with Reliant Federal Credit Union in Casper, Wyo. CUDC officials explained that expanding outside of Colorado is to support the demand of credit unions and dealers seeking a fully managed indirect lending solution.

Reliant Federal Credit Unions currently serves the Natrona and Converse Country area and currently has more than 11,000 members.

“CU Direct Connect is the perfect partner to help us expand our own Auto Loan portfolio through the indirect channel,” Reliant FCU director of marketing Angel Phillips said.

“CUDC has an impeccable reputation in the Colorado market, and we were excited to see them expand first into Wyoming so we could leverage their full-service support,” Phillips continued.

CUDC was formed in 2002 and serves more than 35 credit unions in Colorado.

“We are thrilled to bring Reliant FCU onto the CUDC program as they are a great fit for the type of service CUDC provides our partners,” said Blair Korschun, CUDC president and chief executive officer.

“The expansion into Wyoming is just the first step for CUDC in reaching outside of Colorado as part of our 2014 strategic plan and we are excited about the new growth this partnership with bring,” Korshun wento n to say.

To learn more about CUDC program and becoming a credit union or dealer partner, got www.CUDirectConnect.com.