Risk Management
NextGear AVP of Finance Makinson joins Auto Finance Summit East 2025
Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Justin Makinson, assistant vice president of finance at NextGear Capital, will join a discussion on...
Trump pauses higher duties on most nations, hikes China rate
President Donald Trump said he would pause higher reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on dozens of trade partners, while raising...
OEMs plan to keep prices steady as tariffs set in
Automakers are keeping prices steady for now as tariffs take effect. Dealerships know pricing will get less competitive as long-term...
Off the Lot: Rethinking lending in a post-tariff world
Auto lenders need to adjust their approaches amid auto tariffs and sweeping layoffs. Higher-than-anticipated tariffs, as well as the disruption...
Podcast: Industry reacts to tariffs, subprime market tightening
The auto industry is rapidly responding to tariffs that took effect last week, while subprime lenders continue to navigate risk...
Automakers cut prices, shift production as tariffs hit
Automakers are cutting prices and changing production strategies as auto tariffs go into effect. Both Ford and Stellantis announced they...
Powell signals Fed would respond to persistent inflation shock
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the economic impact of new tariffs is likely to be significantly larger than expected,...
Subprime lenders pull back from non-FICO borrowers
Subprime auto lenders that serve borrowers with no FICO scores are tightening underwriting standards and shifting strategies to prioritize loan...
