Marcie Belles, 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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

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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...

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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...

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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

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...

CFPB Official Outlines Nonbank Exam Process

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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...

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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

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...

19 Tips for Crafting a Social Media Strategy

When it comes to cooking up a social media strategy,

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...

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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

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...

S&P Revamps Lease ABS Guidelines

Taking a cue from the mortgage securitization playbook, Standard &

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...

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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

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...

Planning for a Social Media Disaster

With today’s technology, a lender’s reputation can be destroyed at

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...

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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

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...

Lenders Turn to Current Employees for Hiring, Promotions

Promoting from within is the method of choice for many

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...

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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

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...

Despite Increased Scrutiny, Financiers Bolster Efforts to Attract Servicemember Borrowers

While regulators have stepped up efforts to protect servicemembers from

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...

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...

US boat registrations fall 2% as premium demand holds

The decline in U.S. boat registrations slowed in June, while earnings reports from OneWater Marine and Brunswick pointed to improving...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes