Auto Finance News is pleased to present The Roadmap, the podcast on best practices and trending topics in automotive lending and leasing. If you are in auto finance, this is your podcast. Auto Finance News, published by Royal Media, is the flagship publication for the auto finance industry. Published since 1996, Auto Finance News is the nation’s leading source for news, insights and analysis on automotive lending and leasing. Auto Finance News offers a Premium subscription service, which inc ...
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Regulators eye AI, aftermarket sales practices
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Regulators are scrutinizing practices surrounding the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning as well as aftermarket product sales, prompting auto lenders to review processes for themselves and their dealer partners. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this month published a letter to the U.S. Treasury making it clear that emerging…
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Lenders weighing benefits of force-placed insurance
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Subprime lenders are weighing the risks and benefits of protecting assets through force-placed insurance as credit-challenged borrowers face continued affordability issues, while some lenders tap into “buy here, pay here” opportunities, in this episode of the Weekly Wrap.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on originations, AI-driven lending
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In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Associate Editors Ashley Savage and James Van Bramer discuss trends in financier earnings, AI-based lending updates, finance and insurance revenue and the powersports market for the week ended Aug. 9.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on Q2 earnings, e-contracting
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In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Associate Editors Ashley Savage and James Van Bramer discuss trends in financier earnings, technology, EVs and the powersports market for the week ending Aug. 2.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on leasing, HOG earnings
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Captives’ second-quarter earnings last week reflected portfolio growth despite affordability and incentive challenges. Leases are a key driver for dealers as consumers continue to be hesitant amid inflationary pressures, high interest rates and elevated vehicle prices. In powersports, Harley-Davidson Financial Services’ originations ticked down 4% …
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Weekly Wrap discussion on leasing, earnings, sales
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Second-quarter bank earnings continue to point to mixed loan production volume and a rise in leasing spurred by EVs. U.S. Bank originated $1.9 billion in Q2, up 21.5% year over year while outstandings fell 30.6% YoY to $8 billion. PNC Financial’s auto outstandings dipped 1.6% YoY to $14.8 billion, and Citizens’ auto book continued to run off. Ally …
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Weekly Wrap discussion on Q2 earnings kickoff
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Second-quarter bank earnings kicked off this week and showed a continued slowdown in auto originations compared with a year ago. Chase Auto’s originations declined 10% year over year to $10.8 billion and Wells Fargo Auto’s originations decreased 22.9% YoY to $3.7 billion. Powersports sales slowed in June.…
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June marked mixed vehicle sales and an uptick in incentives ahead of the July Fourth holiday, while the industry continues to keep an eye on impacts from cyberattacks that halted dealer operations.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on rising debt, tech, compliance
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Higher costs for everyday expenses such as gas, groceries and vehicle insurance have prompted many consumers to turn to credit cards, with rising expenses making it harder for consumers buried in debt to qualify for auto loans.By Auto Finance News
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Discussion on retail POS lending as an opportunity for lenders
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Point-of-sale financing as an alternative payment method is a growing opportunity for lenders, technology company Pagaya’s President Sanjiv Das says on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast, shared to The Roadmap. According to auto lender and Pagaya partner Ally Financial, POS financing is expected to reach a value of more than $81 billion by 2030.…
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Weekly Wrap discussion on CDK attacks, powersports
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Car dealerships are leaning on manual processes following consecutive cyberattacks against software provider CDK Global last week. In powersports, RV and marine manufacturer Winnebago Industries’ promotional liabilities decreased 26.4% year over year as demand for RVs was sluggish during Q3.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on loan production, inflationary pressures
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The auto finance industry is showing slight improvements in affordability and loan production while worsening credit performance and inflationary pressures remain concerns. Auto outstandings held steady above $1.5 trillion in the first quarter, down 0.2% sequentially but up 2.4% year over year. Access to auto credit worsened for the second month in…
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Weekly Wrap discussion on leasing, NAF Summit
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Leasing is picking up in tandem with incentives while used-vehicle values decreased in May — positive signs toward improving affordability. While some measures indicate better deals and lower prices, external costs such as vehicle insurance continue to burden borrowers, especially affecting consumers with lower credit scores.…
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Weekly Wrap discussion on market share, powersports
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Auto lenders were active in the capital markets last month as credit union issuance picked up, while market share among banks and credit unions shifted in the first quarter. In powersports, Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products’ North American retail sales fell 5% year over year. Motorhome values, too, fell 9.4% YoY in April while …
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Weekly Wrap discussion on AI adoption, affordability
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Optimizing efficiency, improving accuracy and customer experience, and automating credit decisions are core uses of artificial intelligence in the auto finance industry as lenders look to grow their portfolios and manage risk.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on underwriting themes at AFS East 2024
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Several auto lenders had to adjust their underwriting strategies in 2023 to account for worsening credit performance across loans originated in 2021 and 2022, a theme prevalent during Auto Finance Summit East 2024.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on Auto Finance Summit East 2024
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Gaining operational efficiencies through artificial intelligence, navigating a challenging EV market and embracing the return of leasing were top themes at Auto Finance Summit East 2024 last week in Nashville.By Auto Finance News
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First-quarter earnings continued to bring mixed results as vehicle sales slowed in April.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on Q1 earnings kickoff
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First-quarter earnings kicked off last week with banks reporting a decline in auto originations. Chase Auto and Wells Fargo Auto’s origination volume decreased year over year in Q1, while outstandings were mixed. Meanwhile, auto credit availability improved across all lender types in March.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on used-car values, new-vehicle sales
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Used-vehicle values declined again in March while car sales improved as the industry shifts toward a buyers’ market.By Auto Finance News
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The return of higher supply levels is contributing to an uptick in incentives and increased new-vehicle sales projections. Meanwhile, the powersports market is feeling the ramifications of higher interest rates.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on capital funding, competition
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Auto lenders have been active in the past week in funding initiatives, while competition has ramped up across the market.By Auto Finance News
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Powersports lenders project mixed origination volume in 2024 as credit unions and regional banks pull back in the space and consumer application quality declines. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer discuss the top trends during the week ended March 15.…
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Wholesale used-vehicle values ticked down in February while electric vehicle residual values are causing concern for asset-backed securities investors. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Auto Finance News Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer discuss the top trends during the week ended March 8. …
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Weekly Wrap discussion on credit tightening, performance
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The auto finance industry continues to face a tightened credit environment, worsening credit performance and recoveries, and shrinking subprime market share as affordability concerns persist.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on aftermarket compliance, EVs
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Aftermarket product sales have become more crucial for dealerships as vehicle profits decline, prompting the industry to increasingly turn to digital finance and insurance offerings. The ancillary product market is also a hot topic for regulators as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the FTC look closely at how lenders manage the addition…
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Weekly Wrap discussion on auto finance growth, powersports earnings
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Auto lenders expect 2024 to be a year of growth driven by technology updates and loosening credit standards. Powersports sales and financing performance are mixed.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on GM Financial, CAC earnings
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Earnings season continued last week with GM Financial and Credit Acceptance Corp. reporting a rise in originations and worsened consumer credit performance.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on Vroom, Sonic Automotive closures
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Rising costs and limited supply have created challenges for used-car retailers, evidenced by Vroom’s planned shutdown of its used-car sales and e-commerce business and the closure of several Sonic Automotive-owned dealerships last week.By Auto Finance News
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Podcast: ‘Weekly Wrap’ on mixed Q4 bank earnings
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Elevated interest rates contributed to a competitive landscape that prompted some banks to slow auto lending activity in the fourth quarter while others saw growth in origination volume.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on Q4 earnings kickoff
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Fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off with several banks reporting mixed results in auto originations as some tightened credit and others picked up auto lending activity.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on EV tax credit changes
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Stricter federal tax credit requirements for electric vehicles have prompted price cuts, incentives, and dealer operation changes. Lower interest rates and low unemployment also drive economists’ prediction of a soft landing in 2024.By Auto Finance News
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Mark Chandler, vice president for business development at Credit Union Leasing of America, lives and breathes the auto industry and leads his team with an infectious positive energy to create a productive work environment.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on 2023 highlights, 2024 expectations
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Affordability and profitability were top of mind for auto lenders in 2023, and 2024 is set to be a year of cautious growth as rates come down.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap discussion on tightened credit, powersports growth
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Elevated interest rates and inflationary pressures have prompted auto lenders to tighten credit, leading credit unions to step back and create opportunities for other financiers.By Auto Finance News
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Incentives and lower monthly payments are helping drive leasing as vehicle sales improved in November. More than 27% of prime and superprime consumers chose to lease their vehicles in Q3, up from about 21% a year earlier, driven by lower payments compared to financed purchases, according to Experian. Deals are also helping prompt leasing, with seve…
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'On the Job' with Axos Bank's Anthony Capizzano
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When Anthony Capizzano, senior vice president, head of consumer lending at Axos Bank, returned from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1997, he was interested in two jobs: selling cars and selling coffins. The auto industry drew him in, and he has yet to pull away. In this podcast episode, Capizzano speaks with AFN Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer abo…
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Weekly Wrap discussion on delinquencies, captive market share
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Delinquencies and net losses in the prime and subprime auto asset-backed securities market continued to increase in September, while captive market share of total auto financing reached its highest level in the third quarter since Q1 2018. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer …
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Weekly Wrap discussion Toyota CFPB oversight, subprime credit tightening
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continued to focus on the sale of ancillary products to consumers, fining Toyota Motor Credit Corp. $60 million for violations related to ancillary products and bad data reporting to credit agencies. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer…
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Weekly Wrap discussion on subprime market
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Higher interest rates are just one challenge facing consumers and affecting their ability to make their car payments. Auto lenders are tightening credit and the whole industry is keeping a close eye on delinquencies and rising defaults.By Auto Finance News
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Weekly Wrap on subprime financing, affordability
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Affordability, credit performance, cost of funds and regulatory compliance are top of mind for subprime auto lenders as inflationary pressures further squeeze consumers’ wallets.By Auto Finance News
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Auto lenders homed in on subprime financing, liquidity management, technology and vehicle pricing last week during Auto Finance Summit 2023.By Auto Finance News
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Third-quarter earnings season continued last week with Ally Financial, Bank of America, Citizens, Fifth Third, Huntington Bank, Truist and U.S. Bank all reporting. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer discuss the top stories for the week ended Oct. 20, and what to expect in th…
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Chase Auto, PNC Financial and Wells Fargo kicked off third-quarter earnings season last week with mixed results, while consumer credit availability improved in September. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer discuss the top stories for the week ended Oct. 13, and what to expec…
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Weekly Wrap on used vehicles, fraud, capital markets
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Credit unions have tapped into the auto asset-backed securities market to raise capital amid liquidity concerns, while used-vehicle values inched up sequentially in September. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer discuss the top stories for the week ended Oct. 6, and what to e…
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Third-quarter new vehicle sales are forecast to finish higher year over year after a strong September while the United Auto Workers strike against Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV has looming implications on supply and pricing. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Deputy Editor Amanda Harris and Senior Associate Editor Riley Wo…
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Weekly Wrap on market share, interest rates, Carvana
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Rising interest rates have prompted shifts in market share and affordability concerns across the auto finance industry, while several auto lenders issued auto asset-backed securitization deals during the past few weeks.By Auto Finance News
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The indirect auto lending landscape continues to shift as BMO Financial Group exited indirect auto lending Friday following layoffs while the UAW went on strike against the Detroit legacy manufacturers. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Deputy Editor Amanda Harris, Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer and Associate Editor Johnnie Martinez di…
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Weekly Wrap discussion on Carvana ABS, floorplan shakeup
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The floorplan financing landscape is changing as inventory improves and dealerships consolidate in the face of elevated interest rates and pent-up demand. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Editor Joey Pizzolato, Deputy Editor Amanda Harris, Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer and Associate Editor Johnnie Martinez discuss the top stories for…
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‘On the Job’ with FreedomRoad Financial EVP and Managing Director Tom Collins
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In this episode of “On the Job,” Tom Collins, executive vice president and managing director of FreedomRoad Financial speaks with AFN Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfbauer about lessons he has learned during his career and how he conducts himself as a leader.By Auto Finance News
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