Amanda Harris, Author at Auto Finance News

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

Subprime bankruptcies, rising delinquencies hurt BHPH capital access

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes

Dealers are adjusting pricing advertising after the FTC sent letters warning against "deceptive" practices, changes that impact retailers and lenders. Letters sent to 97 dealership...

Auto loan demand strengthens in Q4 (Big Wheels)

Consumer demand for auto loans strengthened in the fourth quarter

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

Negative equity adds $12K to vehicle loan on trade-ins in H12026

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes

Dealers are adjusting pricing advertising after the FTC sent letters warning against "deceptive" practices, changes that impact retailers and lenders. Letters sent to 97 dealership...

BNPL picks up at dealerships as repair costs rise 6%

Consumers are increasingly leaning on buy now, pay later services

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

Negative equity adds $12K to vehicle loan on trade-ins in H12026

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes

Dealers are adjusting pricing advertising after the FTC sent letters warning against "deceptive" practices, changes that impact retailers and lenders. Letters sent to 97 dealership...

Vroom relists stock, reports $58M in liquidity

Vroom’s stock was relisted today following the closure of the

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

Negative equity adds $12K to vehicle loan on trade-ins in H12026

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes

Dealers are adjusting pricing advertising after the FTC sent letters warning against "deceptive" practices, changes that impact retailers and lenders. Letters sent to 97 dealership...

Ford Credit CEO identifies tech, affordability as 2025 priorities

Ford Credit President and Chief Executive Cathy O’Callaghan is eyeing

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

Negative equity adds $12K to vehicle loan on trade-ins in H12026

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes

Dealers are adjusting pricing advertising after the FTC sent letters warning against "deceptive" practices, changes that impact retailers and lenders. Letters sent to 97 dealership...

Wells Fargo, Westlake roll out floorplan benefits

Commercial auto lenders are offering benefits to dealers who use

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

Negative equity adds $12K to vehicle loan on trade-ins in H12026

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes

Dealers are adjusting pricing advertising after the FTC sent letters warning against "deceptive" practices, changes that impact retailers and lenders. Letters sent to 97 dealership...

Pagaya closes $300M auto ABS deal, eyes diversification

Pagaya Technologies issued its first auto asset-backed securitization deal of

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

Negative equity adds $12K to vehicle loan on trade-ins in H12026

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes

Dealers are adjusting pricing advertising after the FTC sent letters warning against "deceptive" practices, changes that impact retailers and lenders. Letters sent to 97 dealership...

GM Financial CEO Dan Berce to retire

GM Financial Chief Executive Dan Berce will retire in mid-April

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

Negative equity adds $12K to vehicle loan on trade-ins in H12026

Consumers have more negative equity in their cars this year than they did in 2025, and that’s hurting consumers’ trade-in...

Ford Credit funding reaches more than 60% of 2026 target

Ford Credit executed $19 billion in public funding issuance in the first half of 2026, more than 60% of the high end of its $26 billion to $31...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes