Amanda Harris, Author at Auto Finance News

Auto lenders look to agentic AI, ‘vibe coding’ in underwriting, compliance, collections

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

August 26, 2026

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate held relatively steady from late July through late August, offering some predictability for auto asset-backed securitization issuers. SOFR daily rates, published every business...

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

Arcimoto's assembly line also sees increased activity amid manufacturing push.

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

Ford Credit lease portfolio up 6.5%

Ford Credit’s lease volume rose in the fourth quarter as

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

Ford names House CFO

Ford Motor Co. has named Sherry House its chief financial

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

GM Financial looks to form industrial bank — again

GM Financial, the captive finance arm of General Motors, has

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

HDFS originations down 16%, credit losses rise

Harley-Davidson Financial Services increased its provision and allowance for credit

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

Auto lenders tap private credit to expand their funding tool kit

Strong investor interest has spurred increased asset-backed securitization volume and

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

CFPB’s Rohit Chopra fired, bureau activity paused

The Trump administration fired Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

Podcast: Auto industry eyes tariffs, credit performance

Auto lenders are keeping an eye on loan production, credit

‘Data is the fuel’: What dealers, lenders should know as customers use AI search for deals

byAidan Bush

August 26, 2026

Dealers might want to regularly update their online inventory listings and engage with more reviews to show up in AI...

SOFR rates steady through late August (Big Wheels)

byC.J. Moore

August 26, 2026

Vroom FICO shifts higher on heels of credit scoring enhancements

byAmanda Harris

August 26, 2026

Vroom’s data-driven credit engine and scoring enhancements are expected to improve credit performance in future securitizations. The weighted average FICO...

E-Garage adds Lyric Cycles amid nationwide EV service network expansion

byJohnnie Martinez II

August 26, 2026

E-Garage has been named the authorized nationwide service provider for electric-bike manufacturer Lyric Cycles as E-Garage parent Volara Motorsports Group...

CACC originations rise 0.3%

Credit Acceptance Corp.’s originations and number of active dealers rose

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