4 companies that exited auto finance in 2019

• Nicole Casperson
• December 26, 2019
• Risk Management, Strategy

Four auto lenders exited the sector this year, pressured by tough market conditions and faltering...

Testing the resiliency of auto ABS

• Nicole Casperson and Joey Pizzolato
• November 21, 2019
• Capital Markets, Credit Performance, Features, Risk Management

The auto asset-backed securities market continues to attract investors — even from overseas. While market...

EXCLUSIVE: Bank of the West exits indirect auto

• Marcie Belles
• November 6, 2019
• People, Strategy

Bank of the West has set the wheels in motion to shutter its indirect auto...

EXCLUSIVE: Bank of the West exits indirect auto

• Marcie Belles
• November 5, 2019
• People, Strategy

Bank of the West has set the wheels in motion to shutter its indirect auto...

Extended-Term Contracts Lower Credit Quality in Bank of the West Securitization

• Joey Pizzolato
• June 17, 2019
• Capital Markets

Extended-term contracts, an increased loan-to-value ratio, and a rise in the number of loans with...

Lengthening Loan Terms a Concern for ‘Healthy’ Subprime ABS Market

• Joey Pizzolato
• June 10, 2019
• Capital Markets, Risk Management

PLANO, Texas — The growing popularity of loan terms over 60 months is a concern...

3 Themes to Watch in April

• Bianca Chan
• April 1, 2019
• Capital Markets, Compliance & Regulation, Innovation & Technology, Risk Management, Sales & Marketing

Last month, compliance and operations stories dominated the ranks as Auto Finance News’ most-read March...

Retouching Operations: Bank of the West Adds to Its Financing Palette

• Bianca Chan
• March 15, 2019
• Features, Innovation & Technology, Risk Management, Sales & Marketing

From the March issue: Despite a recent industrywide rise in auto loan delinquencies, one legacy...