As longer terms become the default answer to affordability, agents who help dealers manage the risk can turn a payment problem into a profit advantage. +
The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index climbed to 107.1 in September as all six components — including subprime share — contributed to the gain. +
Mazda, Honda and Subaru lead the pack as a strong September helps dealers avoid a weak third quarter for new car and light truck sales. +
New and used car buyers borrowed more but secured lower interest rates in the second quarter as competitive monthly payments helped hybrids gain market share. +
Powered by SelectFI's payment prediction engine, Impel’s AI agents can now discuss financing terms via chat, SMS and email without a handoff to dealership staff. +
JD Power analysts say the latest Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study proves finance source selection depends largely on the experience they deliver. +
Edmunds reports nearly 69% of trade-ins come with an average of more than $13,000 in positive equity despite easing inventory constraints. +
Wolters Kluwer’s latest Digital Transformation Index report finds econtracting gaining popularity throughout the auto finance ecosystem. +
VantageScore’s new credit scoring model promises better auto loan predictions with post-pandemic data and proprietary, AI-powered GAIN attributes. +
Kevin Warsh joined a unanimous vote to hold the Federal Reserve’s target lending rate at 3.5% to 3.75% and warned inflation could force an increase. +
