Weekly Wrap on Q3 sales, UAW strike, EVs
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 ...
2 Okt 20237min
Weekly Wrap on market share, interest rates, Carvana
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 ...
26 Sep 20234min
Weekly Wrap on BMO indirect exit, RV values
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 manufacturer...
18 Sep 20237min
Weekly Wrap discussion on Carvana ABS, floorplan shakeup
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 ...
11 Sep 20239min
‘On the Job’ with FreedomRoad Financial EVP and Managing Director Tom Collins
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 learn...
7 Sep 202318min
Weekly Wrap discussion on rising delinquencies, dealer consolidation
Late-stage delinquencies were on the rise in the second quarter as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy continued to affect the auto finance industry. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Ed...
5 Sep 20236min
Weekly Wrap discussion on auto ABS market, powersports
Banks continued to tap the auto asset-backed securitization market last week to offload consumer debt amid shrinking deposits. In this episode of the “Weekly Wrap,” Senior Associate Editor Riley Wolfb...
28 Aug 20236min
Weekly Wrap discussion on captives, credit access
Vehicle affordability and credit access improved in July in a positive sign for the auto finance industry following months of credit tightening as captive’s reclaimed lost market share.
21 Aug 20237min
