Dip in rejections, rise in ABS issuance help improved industry performance (Big Wheels)
A decline in the auto loan rejection rate and an increase in auto asset-backed securitization issuance contributed to improvement in the...
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Auto loan rejection rates, application volume decline (Big Wheels)
Auto loan rejection rates declined in the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit access survey as the volume of applications also decreased. The rate...
Slowing new-car sales contribute to decline in industry performance (Big Wheels)
The auto finance industry’s performance declined in January as vehicle sales slowed year over year but industry health improved month...
Strong seasonality drives up used-car values (Big Wheels)
Used-vehicle values rose during the first quarter, after declining at the end of 2025, due to particularly strong seasonality driven in part by higher tax refunds. The Exponential...
Interest rates drop in March for both used and new vehicles (Big Wheels)
The average interest rates for new- and used-vehicle loans dropped across all U.S. regions in March as refinance volume increased...
Automotive stocks plummet amid war, EV shifts (Big Wheels)
Automotive company stocks are down amid continued affordability challenges, rising oil prices and electric vehicle restructuring. The Big Wheels Stock...
Auto industry performance projected to improve in H1 2026 (Big Wheels)
The auto finance industry’s performance is expected to improve in the first half of the year after performance at the end of...
Used-EV values tick up 1% in February (Big Wheels)
Used EV values rose at the start of February as OEMs navigate slowing demand and weakening profitability. The Exponential Used Electric Vehicle Index sat at 92.45 today, up 1.1% from...
