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Wholesale used-vehicle prices climb in July

July’s used-vehicle prices on the wholesale market increased 2.6% year over year, pushing the Manheim Used-Vehicle Value Index to 140.5. Comparatively, July 2018 saw an abnormal increase in both prices and sales volume due to tariff concerns, making comparison to last year “particularly tough,” the report notes. While July usually sees a 1% decline in […]

Decline in Used-Vehicle Inventory Dampens Dealer Sentiment

Used-car sales – a driver behind recent market strength – may slow as used-vehicle inventories shrink, according to Cox Automotive’s second-quarter Dealer Sentiment Index report published last week. “If market strength is being driven by used vehicles, can used-vehicle sales remain strong considering declining inventory?” Cox Auto Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke said in a statement. […]

Ally Boosts Used Financing to Offset Lower New-Car Sales

Ally Financial Inc. originated $9.2 billion of loans and leases last quarter — a 3.3% year-over-year decline — with used-car originations accounting for 56% of the volume, the company reported in its earnings release. Used originations accounted for 50% of the volume in the prior-year period. Ally originated $5.2 billion of used-car loans last quarter, which reflects […]

Nicole Casperson
April 25, 2019
Earnings, Risk Management, Sales & Marketing

How Smaller Tax Refunds Could Impact Auto Finance in 2019

The potential for fewer or decreased tax returns as a result of the 2017 tax act will likely bring down vehicle sales this spring, Chief Executive of JoyDrive Hunter Gorham told Auto Finance News. “Consumers use the tax refund as a whole down payment, and they won’t be a buyer [this year] without that down […]

State of the subprime auto lending market

Working in the subprime auto lending market, the tendency is to focus on the threats and opportunities that are directly in front of us. We zone in on our specific subprime auto portfolios and do our best to obtain the highest risk-adjusted returns. Ultimately, it is easy to get stuck in the weeds rather than […]

Why low balance letters are not working

Regardless of the industry, there comes a time when certain business practices are followed even though they aren’t the most efficient or most profitable. The legendary Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer of computer programming, used to say that the most dangerous phrase in any language is, “We’ve always done it this way.” The auto […]

Aclaró releases EcoSystem 3.0, adds new board member

Aclaró, which provides disruptive technologies to the automotive, financial and government sectors, has released Aclaró EcoSystem 3.0 (ES 3.0), a game-changing toolset for vehicle purchasers, lenders and dealers, and added a new member to its board. With these announcements, the artificial intelligence software company continues the rapid advancement toward its overarching mission of helping lenders, […]

Compliance considerations when buying and selling customer leads

As an auto lender, you’re likely aware of the due diligence required when purchasing consumer leads. Lenders must exercise the same diligence when referring — or selling — declined leads downstream. Purchasing customer leads via referral programs has adapted as technology has allowed online lenders to communicate instantaneously with potential customers. Due to the nature […]

An inside look at 2 new credit scoring models

Ever since the concept of loaning money was conceived, lenders have been trying to find the ideal way to predict who will pay them back and who will default. Over time, methods for evaluating the likelihood of borrower repayment progressed from individual human judgment calls to more objective credit bureaus and reports. Today, scores often […]

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 […]

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Tag Archives: used vehicle sales

Wholesale used-vehicle prices climb in July

Decline in Used-Vehicle Inventory Dampens Dealer Sentiment

Ally Boosts Used Financing to Offset Lower New-Car Sales

How Smaller Tax Refunds Could Impact Auto Finance in 2019

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