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Affinity FCU leans into auto refinance as competition increases
Affinity Federal Credit Union is growing originations with auto refinance in 2026 as consumers look for ways to lower monthly payments. The Basking Ridge, N.J.-based credit union is...
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Santander, Exeter, Westlake deals boost subprime auto ABS issuance volume
Subprime transactions from several lenders are contributing to a strong pace of auto asset-backed securitization volume in 2026, even as subprime collateral performance remains challenged. The overall market for auto ABS is...
Thor Industries incentives drop 2.7% YoY
RV manufacturer Thor Industries reported lower fiscal third-quarter incentives and sales as weak consumer demand and cautious dealer ordering continued to...
Beige Book: Higher car, gas prices contribute to mixed sales performance
Auto sales and vehicle financing trends remained uneven across the country in May as consumers grappled with affordability pressures, according...
Lenders eye expanded leasing options as affordability challenges grow
Extra-long car loans can lower consumers’ monthly payments, but they also keep dealers from selling vehicles to those customers for...
Retail used-EVs days’ supply falls below overall market at 31.2 days
IRVING, Texas — Used-EV inventory is tighter than the supply of traditional gas vehicles as off-lease EVs and elevated gas...
Credit unions say inflation is top concern amid portfolio growth
Despite concerns about inflation and a dip in market share, many credit unions expect their auto portfolios to grow in...
Used EV values rise 11.9% YoY in May as new EV market share drops
Rising demand for cheaper, off-lease EVs drove wholesale values higher and led dealers to push incentives on new EVs in May. With the expiration of the EV tax credit...
Middle-income consumers opt for newer used cars amid ‘E-shaped’ economy shift
More middle-income consumers are opting for newer, used vehicles as the gap grows between lower- and higher-income households. The economy has shifted from a “K-shape” to an “E-shape,” defined...
