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CFPB Finds Servicemembers Pay More Than Civilians for Auto Loans
CFPB Finds Servicemembers Pay More Than Civilians for Auto Loans
January 29, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Wednesday (Jan. 29) that it will continue to protect servicemembers’ financial interests after finding that servicemembers pay more...

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Upstart Unveils New Sales Tools and Redesigned Auto Financing Platform
Upstart Unveils New Sales Tools and Redesigned Auto Financing Platform
January 15, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace Upstart has introduced enhancements to its auto retail platform. The updates, announced Wednesday (Jan. 15), help car dealers streamline financing...

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Report: Ally Cutting Jobs and Ending Mortgage Originations
Report: Ally Cutting Jobs and Ending Mortgage Originations
January 08, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Ally Financial is reportedly cutting staff, ending mortgage originations and rethinking its credit card business. The company will lay off less than 5% of its...

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Carvana Renews Ties With Ally Financial After Hindenburg Report
Carvana Renews Ties With Ally Financial After Hindenburg Report
January 06, 2025  |  eCommerce

Carvana has revived a deal to sell $4 billion in used-car loan receivables to Ally Financial. The yearlong arrangement, announced Monday (Jan. 6), comes days...

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Ally Financial Warns of ‘Choppy’ Quarters as Auto Income Falls
Ally Financial Warns of ‘Choppy’ Quarters as Auto Income Falls
October 18, 2024  |  Earnings

Ally Financial CEO Michael Rhodes says the company’s next few quarters will be “choppy.” In a third-quarter earnings presentation Friday (Oct. 18), the auto lender said it had imposed stricter...

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CFPB Targets Wrongful Car Repossessions and Service Fees
CFPB Targets Wrongful Car Repossessions and Service Fees
October 07, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) says it’s taking action against improper automobile repossessions. The regulator on Monday (Oct. 7) released findings in its investigation...

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Consumer Lenders Worry as Borrowers Struggle With Bills
Consumer Lenders Worry as Borrowers Struggle With Bills
September 15, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Americans’ struggles with their bills has reportedly been bad news for consumer lending firms. Shares in those companies fell last week following warnings from executives...

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Lloyds Calls for Swift End to British Car Loan Investigation
Lloyds Calls for Swift End to British Car Loan Investigation
September 09, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

A U.K. banking executive says the country needs to resolve its unfair auto-lending practice investigation. Great Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in July that...

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Carvana Revises Lending Rules Amid Industry-Wide Rise in Delinquencies
Carvana Revises Lending Rules Amid Industry-Wide Rise in Delinquencies
March 01, 2024  |  Loans

Online car retailer Carvana is tightening its lending standards in response to higher delinquency rates. The company is requiring higher down payments from customers and...

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