Generally speaking, auto loan payments are being made on time these days, as Experian Automotive shows in its latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report. But how are the different regions of the country faring? First, let’s look at ... [Read More]

The fastest growing auto loan balances in nearly a decade and record loan dollar volumes? Check. The lowest second-quarter 30-day delinquency rate in five years? Check. Strong auto sales? Check. Oh, and there’s balanced portfolio distribution amongst the credit tiers. ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services recently announced the newest version of its AppOne indirect loan origination platform, designed specifically for automotive, marine, powersports and recreational vehicle dealers. The company outlined the solution’s enhancements, including self-service capabilities for dealers to help facilitate ... [Read More]

In the latest installment of its annual Power 300 issue, our sister publication Auto Remarketing launched a new feature to spotlight just a few of the companies on the list. In a Q&A format, AR goes behind the scenes with some ... [Read More]

With finance companies evidently thirsty for any reliable data and analysis about millennials that’s available, Experian and the National Automobile Dealers Association both chimed in on the topic of consumers born after 1980. Earlier this week, NADA chief economist Steven Szakaly ... [Read More]

Springleaf Holdings acknowledged when the company reported its second-quarter financial performance on Thursday that its proposed acquisition of OneMain Financial that’s being put together in part to expand its subprime auto financing business won’t culminate until after Labor Day, at ... [Read More]

McGladrey acknowledged that third-party relationships are helping many financial institutions stay competitive. But the consulting firm insisted these associations also are creating new cybersecurity risks. The situation prompted McGladrey to ask executives and managers whether they’re doing everything they should ... [Read More]

Another online report has surfaced indicating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is urging a large auto finance company to modify its practices regarding dealer participation as part of negotiations to settle alleged discriminatory practices. The Wall Street Journal cited what ... [Read More]

Along with taking their usual look at activity during the past three months, Federal Reserve officials also asked participants in the latest Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices to examine trends going back 10 years. Specifically, the ... [Read More]

Global wholesale floor planning software provider Sword Apak recently announced it will implement its new dealer floor planning and loan solution, WFSv6, with Wells Fargo Dealer Services. Officials explained the agreement creates a new portal that is designed to address ... [Read More]