Natalie Mattila, Author at Auto Finance News

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...

Powersports Lenders Turn to Dealers as Fraudulent Loan Activity Escalates

Consumer fraud continues to rise, as evidenced by two men

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...

MotoLease to Host Second Dealer Seminar This Fall

MotoLease LLC is planning another dealer seminar for September, following

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...

In Two Deals, ALD Automotive Looks to Pump Up Its Consumer Leasing

ALD Automotive, the car financing arm of Societe Generale, will

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...

Maven Aims to Ease Delivery Drivers Into Leasing With Weekly Rental Program

General Motors Co.’s mobility services platform Maven launched a rental

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...

Drover Eyes Off-Lease Vehicles for Rideshare Car Rental Platform

Drover is in talks with automakers and captives to list

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...

Harley-Davidson Inks Deal With EagleRider for Rental Program

Harley-Davidson Motor Co. formed an exclusive partnership with EagleRider to

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...

Wells Fargo CDF Extends Dealer Financing With Ducati

Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance extended its wholesale financing programs

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)