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It’s official. Auto sales have plateaued. Dealerships across the U.S. are reporting low sales numbers in comparison to last year. Manufacturers have increased incentives, but no one’s taking the bait. Looking at these headlines, it all looks like doom and gloom. But, let’s take a step back for a second. According to Automotive News, the […]
The first quarter has come and gone, and lenders and dealers alike are still seeing red flags in retail auto, and subsequently, the auto finance market. According to J.D. Power: We have the wrong supply for current demand. Vehicle production is not aligned with consumer demand. Manufacturers produced more sedans when buyers were in the […]
Remember when you were shocked that average loan terms had increased to 62 months, then 68 months and so on? While the industry is no longer shocked by loan terms that last more than five years, lenders are now grappling with the reality that their borrowers are up-side-down on their loans for much longer periods […]
In 2016, we all held our breath to see how the presidential race would turn out, with everyone saying that those results would affect the economy. In the aftermath of President Trump’s win, we watched the “North Star” of the health of an economy – the stock markets – and they rose, hopefully signifying good […]