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AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Sub-$10K used vehicles offer opportunities as dealer supplies tightens

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)

Improved credit access and increased securitization issuance contributed to better auto finance industry performance in April but was offset by a decline in vehicle sales. The Auto Finance...

Speed Leasing Recruits Former Chrome Capital Execs

Speed Leasing LLC, which started originating leases on April 25,

Truist Bank, Fifth Third net charge-offs rise YoY

Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank reported that delinquencies fell year over year in the second quarter, though net charge-offs ticked up. Truist's indirect auto net charge-offs...

Lendbuzz to launch AI agent debt callers in Q3

AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)

Improved credit access and increased securitization issuance contributed to better auto finance industry performance in April but was offset by a decline in vehicle sales. The Auto Finance...

Salesmen Are Still Needed, Despite Evolution of F&I Model [VIDEO]

There will still be a need for a traditional F&I

Truist Bank, Fifth Third net charge-offs rise YoY

Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank reported that delinquencies fell year over year in the second quarter, though net charge-offs ticked up. Truist's indirect auto net charge-offs...

Lendbuzz to launch AI agent debt callers in Q3

AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)

Improved credit access and increased securitization issuance contributed to better auto finance industry performance in April but was offset by a decline in vehicle sales. The Auto Finance...

Polaris Retail Finance Penetration Set to Rise in 2Q After Slow Start in 2017

Polaris Industries Inc.’s retail finance approval and penetration rates were

Truist Bank, Fifth Third net charge-offs rise YoY

Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank reported that delinquencies fell year over year in the second quarter, though net charge-offs ticked up. Truist's indirect auto net charge-offs...

Lendbuzz to launch AI agent debt callers in Q3

AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)

Improved credit access and increased securitization issuance contributed to better auto finance industry performance in April but was offset by a decline in vehicle sales. The Auto Finance...

PowerSports Finance Conference Expands Speaker Roster

Several speakers are confirmed to participate at the third annual

Truist Bank, Fifth Third net charge-offs rise YoY

Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank reported that delinquencies fell year over year in the second quarter, though net charge-offs ticked up. Truist's indirect auto net charge-offs...

Lendbuzz to launch AI agent debt callers in Q3

AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)

Improved credit access and increased securitization issuance contributed to better auto finance industry performance in April but was offset by a decline in vehicle sales. The Auto Finance...

Digital Platform Providers Address Consumer Drop-Off [VIDEO]

Shift Finance made adjustments to its credit application after experiencing

Truist Bank, Fifth Third net charge-offs rise YoY

Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank reported that delinquencies fell year over year in the second quarter, though net charge-offs ticked up. Truist's indirect auto net charge-offs...

Lendbuzz to launch AI agent debt callers in Q3

AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)

Improved credit access and increased securitization issuance contributed to better auto finance industry performance in April but was offset by a decline in vehicle sales. The Auto Finance...

NPA Eyes Expansion Following Copart Acquisition

National Powersport Auctions plans further expansion, following its acquisition by

Truist Bank, Fifth Third net charge-offs rise YoY

Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank reported that delinquencies fell year over year in the second quarter, though net charge-offs ticked up. Truist's indirect auto net charge-offs...

Lendbuzz to launch AI agent debt callers in Q3

AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)

Improved credit access and increased securitization issuance contributed to better auto finance industry performance in April but was offset by a decline in vehicle sales. The Auto Finance...

How Lenders Are Preparing for an Autonomous Future

In the past year, mobility has become a crucial

Truist Bank, Fifth Third net charge-offs rise YoY

Truist Bank and Fifth Third Bank reported that delinquencies fell year over year in the second quarter, though net charge-offs ticked up. Truist's indirect auto net charge-offs...

Lendbuzz to launch AI agent debt callers in Q3

AI-powered auto lender Lendbuzz plans to launch AI voice agents in the third quarter to make debt payment calls to...

Lightship evaluates finance options as electric-assist RV trailer production ramps

EV manufacturer Lightship is adding consumer finance options for its electric-assist RV trailer as the startup ramps production in the...

Better credit access, ABS issuance uptick assist industry performance (Big Wheels)