The Auto Finance Roadmap

Lenders’ auto originations were mixed in the first quarter, though most reported declining delinquencies.
Originations reported by major banks include:
Bank of America did not break out auto originations. However, its indirect and direct consumer outstandings, primarily consisting of auto and specialty lending loans, fell 0.4% YoY to $53.9 billion. Ally, Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells and PNC Financial reported YoY declines in auto loan delinquencies.
Fifth Third Bank’s rate of 30- to 89-day delinquencies dropped 7 basis points YoY to 0.61%.
Listen as Auto Finance News Editor Amanda Harris, Senior Associate Editor Truth Headlam and Senior Associate Editor Aidan Bush dive into first-quarter earnings and highlight trends across credit performance, auto loan growth and technology updates.
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