Comment by John Marlin on April 20, 2009 at 1:08pm

Don,
You might want to contact The National Alliance of Buy Here-Pay Here Dealers (NABD) for the BHPH numbers. I've always found them to be very helpful. www.bhphinfo.com or call 713-290-8171.
In 2002, analysts for the Federal Reserve estimated that the subprime auto market was $65 billion. In 2006, JD Power estimated $50 billion. Lenders that I consult with believe these numbers are low and the subprime market peaked in 2006 at around $100 billion+. Unfortunately, there is no source of national data and the exact size and trends in the subprime auto finance industry are difficult to determine accurately.

John Marlin

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