Glenview Finance

09/02/2026

Auto demand remains resilient despite affordability pressure and economic uncertainty. Finance companies closely monitor payment trends, credit performance and consumer demand as rates and market conditions evolve.

https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights/auto-market-steadier-than-economic-headlines-suggest/

Chief Economist Jeremy Robb explains why vehicle demand remains steady despite economic uncertainty and why dealers should focus on market fundamentals.

09/02/2026

AI-powered dealer website scams create another fraud risk for auto finance companies. Lenders must and will verify dealer, vehicle and transaction details before funding when digital inconsistencies raise questions.

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ftc-issues-alert-on-scammers-spoofing-dealers-sites-2026-09-01?_bhlid=907f15cbc95aed3dd28912804f617c82fb998e8f

When this happens, scammers may use a dealer’s logo and vehicle listings, and even create fake testimonials, the agency warned. (2 min. read)

09/02/2026

The Fed's latest messaging points to rates potentially staying higher for longer, while auto APRs have already moved higher across most credit tiers. Lenders should prepare for added affordability pressure without losing sight of disciplined credit decisions.

https://www.autoremarketing.com/subprime/connecting-fed-chairs-latest-comments-to-car-business/

Cox Automotive chief economist Jeremy Robb connected the car business to the first major public speech by new Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh last week.

09/01/2026

Auto demand remains resilient, but affordability continues to shape the market. Lenders that balance broader credit access with disciplined underwriting and portfolio management can support growth without taking on unnecessary risk.

https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights/auto-market-weekly-summary-08-31-26/

Last week brought several updates on economic activity, culminating in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Fed’s Jackson Hole economic symposium in Wyoming. This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary also covers personal income and spending, personal…

09/01/2026

Record F&I gross profit halfway through 2026 highlights the importance of a strong finance office. Dealers and lenders that improve F&I efficiency and customer engagement can create more value without sacrificing disciplined deal structures.

https://www.autoremarketing.com/subprime/stoneeagle-spots-new-highs-in-dealer-fi-average-gross-profit-income-halfway-through-2026/

First came an F&I update from JM&A Group, which indicated dealership F&I profits remaining ahead of the year-ago pace. Then on Monday came an eve

09/01/2026

Loan payoffs don't have to be a friction point. Faster communication, accurate information, and better coordination between lenders and dealers can help reduce delays, improve customer experiences, and keep deals moving.

https://nonprimetimes.com/everyone-can-be-a-winner-in-the-loan-payoff-process/

08/28/2026

Affordable used cars are getting harder to find, with sedan and coupe prices rising 1% in August. Dealers should stay focused on sourcing value-oriented inventory as affordability continues to drive demand.

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/used-cars-see-1-jump-in-price-in-august-2026-08-27

Hybrids, EVs drop in price for the first time since March (3 min. read)

08/27/2026

More dealership data can create better opportunities for finance companies to fund deals, from faster decisions to stronger risk management. The key is turning fragmented data into actionable insights that support smarter lending.

https://www.cbtnews.com/cdk-outlines-dealers-make-data-work/

CDK's Leigh Ann Conver breaks down how a unified customer profile, flexible data access and embedded AI help dealers act on their data.

08/27/2026

F&I performance remains ahead of last year, but strong results require strong people. Finance companies and dealers alike benefit when F&I teams are properly staffed, trained, and equipped to navigate today's more complex financing environment.

https://www.autoremarketing.com/subprime/even-as-fi-profits-remain-ahead-of-year-ago-pace-jma-group-reminds-dealers-to-reinforce-finance-office-personnel/

The Q2 2026 Automotive Trends Report from JM&A Group contained profit metrics generated by more than 1,700 dealerships that offer the company’s F&I pr

08/27/2026

Wholesale price movements are starting to resemble pre-COVID patterns, signaling a more normalized market. Dealers must stay focused on vehicles with strong retail demand and realistic margin potential.

https://www.autoremarketing.com/ar/wholesale/lane-watch-wholesale-price-movements-trigger-memories-of-pre-covid-averages/

Perhaps it’s getting more difficult for dealers to remember what the car business was like in 2017 through 2019, before the pandemic upended many parts of sto