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Delinquency Rates Likely to Temper in Second-Half 2019, Experian Says

The prime and super-prime loans that account for more than 60% of all outstanding auto loans will likely spur a decline in delinquency rates later this year, said Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s senior director of automotive financial solutions. “If the loan is going to go bad, it’ll occur typically around 16 to 18 months in, so […]

Bianca Chan
March 5, 2019
Capital Markets, Credit Performance, Risk

GM Financial Notches 32% Loan Origination Growth in 2018

General Motors Financial Co. continues to bolster retail loan growth with a 31.7% yearly rise in originations, the company reported Wednesday. “We navigated significant headwinds in 2018 to deliver another year of strong results, demonstrating the earnings resiliency of this company,” General Motors’ Chief Financial Officer Dhivya Suryadevara said in a statement. “The actions we’ve […]

Nicole Casperson
February 6, 2019
Earnings, Sales & Marketing

Competition, Credit Quality Shape 4Q18 Originations at Chase, Wells Fargo

While JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s portfolio grew amid shrinking originations in the fourth quarter of 2018, Wells Fargo Auto’s portfolio declined despite a bump in loan volume. JPMorgan Chase Chief Financial Officer Marianne Lake attributed the origination slowdown to an “extremely” competitive auto market. “We’re seeing competition from people who have different economic drivers in […]

Nicole Casperson
January 23, 2019
Earnings, Sales & Marketing, Strategy, Update

Coming Unhooked: The Growing Disconnect Between Lenders and Repo Agents

With auto loan delinquency rates rising, it would seem to be a good time to be a repossessor. But that’s not the case. Tow truck and vehicle insurance prices are climbing; license, bond, and other compliance-related costs are increasing; technology spending— to boost internal efficiencies and maintain a competitive edge — is growing. Meanwhile, lenders […]

Marcie Belles
December 31, 2018
Operations, Strategy

Honda Finance’s Late-Stage Delinquencies Rise

American Honda Finance Corp.’s late-stage delinquencies rose 28% year over year to 1.21% of outstandings through June 2018, including a spike in delinquencies more than 120 days past due, according to the company’s latest securitization pre-sale report prepared by Fitch Ratings Agency. Delinquencies more than 120 days past due grew to $108,000 up from just $40,000 […]

Nicole Casperson
August 20, 2018
Credit Performance

Tech Partnerships Help Drive Digital Transformation in Auto Finance

Aclaro, a company that develops tools for companies in the automotive industry, recently announced game-changing news that validates its mission of helping small, scrappy dealerships compete with larger competitors. As part of its efforts to deliver five-star service for its clients, Aclaro joined the Microsoft Partner Network, allowing the company to continue building its business […]

How Lenders Should Leverage the Power and Promise of Artificial Intelligence

Technology does not wait for rules or regulations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. The potential profit associated with fintech speeds up innovation, but it also increases the risk of implementing machine intelligence without assessing potential hazards. Simply put, we do not understand how some machines solve problems with deep learning algorithms. This risk can […]

How to Leverage Current Machine Learning and AI Tools in Auto Lending

Auto dealers have heard the hype about how machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are going to transform their businesses. Typically, there are usually two binary outcomes that are discussed. On one hand, the promise of the future seems so bright. Instead of relying on intuition and gut feeling, many divisions of their businesses […]

The Value of User Experience When Managing Risk

Much has been written about the rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence and how it will impact the auto lending industry. While there has been a significant amount of hype, the promise of artificial intelligence is simply game changing. The most obvious application is that thinking machines will be able to assess risk and […]

The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Auto Lending

We are inundated with discussion about how new technologies promise to change the way that we do business and live our lives. Yes, many of these proclamations offer rhetorical flourish and grand visions. That said, there are new technologies available and startups that are maximizing these technologies to transform the auto industry — even today. […]

How Lenders’ Response Time Influences Dealer Relationships

Automotive OEMs rate vehicle performance by the time it takes to go from zero to 60 in seconds. This is a measure of energy conversion – fuel, spark, movement. While this is a mechanical situation, a comparison can be made to business response times. While fuel is a potential auto loan customer, the spark is […]

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Tag Archives: delinquencies

Delinquency Rates Likely to Temper in Second-Half 2019, Experian Says

GM Financial Notches 32% Loan Origination Growth in 2018

Competition, Credit Quality Shape 4Q18 Originations at Chase, Wells Fargo

Coming Unhooked: The Growing Disconnect Between Lenders and Repo Agents

Honda Finance’s Late-Stage Delinquencies Rise

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