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Agora Data president Matt Burke named president of NAF

The National Auto Finance Association has named Matt Burke, chief operating officer and president of Agora

Aidan Bush

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

Aidan Bush

Forward-flow picks up steam as private investors eye auto finance 

Alternative asset management firm Bayview Asset Management in the past five years has purchased about $25

Amanda Harris

Stock awards boost compensation 23% in 2025 (Under the Hood) 

Higher stock awards propelled executive compensation to a combined $211.1 million for 26 executives at publicly

Marcie Belles

Key factor for auto lenders’ decisions: the dealer (Off the Lot) 

The dealer is a key component that can impact lenders’ portfolio performance, notwithstanding the customer’s specific

Bruce Newmark

New collection reg could impede loan accessibility (Under the Hood)

A new consumer-friendly collection rule in New York City could limit access to auto loans, especially

Marcie Belles

Ford’s top EV executive departs in sweeping reorganization

Ford Motor Co.’s top electric vehicle executive — whose arrival at the automaker was heralded as

Bloomberg News

Lucid names CEO as Saudi PIF, Uber commit another $750M

Lucid Group Inc. named a new chief executive officer and announced $750 million of fresh investment

Bloomberg News

Credit Union Auto Lending Surges

David Thompson

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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

-8

Last updated: March 30, 2026, 2:45 PM EST

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