Riley Wolfbauer, 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...

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...

Subprime bankruptcies, rising delinquencies hurt BHPH capital access

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...

Large banks poised to nab floorplan share amid dealer consolidation

Strong buyer demand for dealerships and an uptick in consolidation

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

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...

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...

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...

EV prices fall 15% YoY as supply jumps

New electric vehicle prices decreased over the last year as

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

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...

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...

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...

1H new-vehicle sales up 11% YoY, fueled by fleet

TROY, Mich. — New-vehicle sales in the first half of

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

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...

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...

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...

‘On the Job’ with Vroom and UACC Chief Adviser Bruce Newmark

The auto finance industry brings new challenges to lenders every

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

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...

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...

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...

Used-vehicle loan LTVs, negative equity climb

More consumers are prone to negative vehicle equity on used-vehicle

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

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...

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...

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...

CarMax Auto Finance provisions rise 40% YoY

CarMax Auto Finance increased its credit loss provisions in its

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

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...

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...

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...

Used-vehicle inventory down 11% YoY

Used-vehicle inventory remained down year over year in May as

Voice AI Is Easier to Deploy. Long-Term ROI Is Harder

You deployed voice AI in servicing, and the first part went as promised. Predictable calls were automated. Your team stopped...

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...

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...

FTC letters prompt dealer pricing changes