CENTENNIAL, Colo. -

CU Direct Connect (CUDC), which provides indirect auto lending services to credit unions and dealers, recently launched a program with Alliant Credit Union, based in Chicago.

With CUDC’s expansion outside of Colorado, company management called Alliant a valuable partner, helping the firm support its larger dealer partners.

“We are thrilled to welcome Alliant Credit Union into the CUDC program as they bring a new level of support and service to our dealer partners both inside and outside of Colorado,” said Blair Korschun, CUDC president and chief executive officer.

“The CUDC expansion began in 2014 into Wyoming, and now with Alliant’s partnership, we will grow further in Arizona with plans for additional states in the future,” Korschun continued.

As the seventh largest U.S. credit union based on assets and deposits, Alliant serves more than 280,000 members nationwide.

“We are excited to partner with CU Direct Connect to expand our auto loan portfolio through the indirect channel, Alliant vice president of consumer lending Jeremy Pinard said.

“CUDC’s extensive dealer network and indirect lending expertise are a great complement to Alliant’s broad member base and lending model,” Pinard added.

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