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Auto finance dealer strategies evolve as profitability tightens in 2026

Auto lenders are looking to strengthen relationships to bolster dealer profitability amid uncertainty, margin compression and

Johnnie Martinez II
  • April 7, 2026

Inflation expectations jump with Iran War, Fed survey finds

Near-term inflation expectations jumped in March by the most in a year as consumers anticipated higher

Bloomberg News
  • April 7, 2026

FirstRand to exit UK as car-loan charges hit £750M

FirstRand Ltd. plans to exit its UK motor-finance business after saying it will raise a provision

Bloomberg News
  • April 7, 2026

Podcast: Auto lenders balance growth with rising credit, affordability pressures

Auto lenders are working to balance growth against rising credit and affordability pressures as the market

Johnnie Martinez II
  • April 6, 2026

Wells Fargo’s Greg Neubecker to join Auto Finance Summit East 2026 

Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Greg Neubecker, head of auto originations at Wells

Amanda Harris
  • April 6, 2026

Trump restructures broad metals tariffs but keeps 50% rate

The Trump administration said it will maintain 50% tariffs on many imported steel, aluminum and copper

Bloomberg News
  • April 3, 2026

Consumers put less cash down on vehicles in Q1

A mix of rising vehicle prices and lower interest rates has consumers making smaller down payments

Aidan Bush
  • April 2, 2026

Competition heats up for underserved consumers in auto 

Competition is increasing for auto lenders who serve consumers with thin credit or who don’t qualify

Amanda Harris
  • April 1, 2026

Credit Union Auto Lending Surges

David Thompson

  • 4 hours ago
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Market Data

Auto Loan Rate Index

Today

6.85%

+0.15%

Lease Penetration

MTD

28.4%

+2.1%

Subprime Approvals

MTD

42.7%

-1.3%

Days to Finance

MTD

718

+3

Days to Finance

MTD

38

+2

Days to Finance

MTD

142 bps

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