New York fast-tracks abusive lending regulation (Under the Hood)
A New York bill that expands the state attorney general’s power to legally pursue predatory lenders landed on Gov. Kathy...
Vehicle prices test college grads
New-car prices have increased since 2020 at a faster clip than starting salaries, eroding vehicle affordability and dampening sales. While...
A tale of two subprime securitizers
Newbie securitizer Southern Auto Finance Co. has been strengthening its origination dynamics but has yet to score ABS loss expectations...
Executive compensation shoots up 48% in 2024
Though base salaries remained relatively flat year over year, higher bonuses and stock awards propelled a 48% boost in auto...
Auto loan fraudsters punished with prison (Under the Hood)
Perpetrators of auto finance scams in multiple states are being sent to prison for their roles in fraudulent transactions, double-selling...
Strike Acceptance takes aim at ABS market (Under the Hood)
While a dozen credit unions have debuted securitizations in the past few years, fledgling finance company securitizers have been a...
CFPB complaints dwindle in March (Under the Hood)
While consumers flooded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with complaints in January and February, grievances through mid-March have slowed to...
A university professor’s dive into auto loan data
An episode of dealership reality show “King of Cars” spurred Rice University finance professor James Watson to spend five years...
