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Lease-end financing: The next lender opportunity (Off the Lot)

Lately it seems every news story is focused on one of the many variables rippling through

Bruce Newmark

‘Bust out’ auto fraud schemes lead to millions in losses

In an elaborate auto scheme, scammers are taking advantage of credit bureau delays to fraudulently finance

Aidan Bush

Harley-Davidson hires Topgolf head as motorcycle maker’s CEO

Harley-Davidson Inc. appointed the head of Topgolf Artie Starrs to be its new chief executive officer,

Bloomberg News

Investment in auto fintechs totals $1.9B through June (Under the Hood) 

Investors pumped $1.9 billion of capital into auto fintechs through June as the average transaction size

Marcie Belles

Fifth Third shakes up leadership ranks 

Kevin Lavender, a veteran of nearly 20 years at Fifth Third Bank, has been promoted to

Truth Headlam

Complaint pace reignites after March slowdown (Under the Hood) 

Auto loan- and lease-related complaints filed through June 30 with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau surged

Marcie Belles

Rising total loss claims: Growing threat to lenders, GAP providers (Off the Lot) 

Rising vehicle repair costs, supply chain disruptions and shifting vehicle valuations are creating a perfect storm

Bruce Newmark

Used EVs lead the charge 

As macroeconomic pressures forced changes in consumer purchasing patterns in the first half of the year,

Truth Headlam

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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