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Why are subprime auto loans still a thing?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 21, 2017
Did we not learned anything in 2008?
A sign advertises easy credit at a used car dealership in Chicago, Illinois. 
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Auto-loan market starting to spook lenders

by Adam Allington
May 12, 2017
The state of the auto loan market is causing some concern among analysts. Many are drawing comparisons with the mortgage-lending crisis that figured largely in the financial crash of 2008. At issue is the growing number of riskier, subprime loans. Default rates are going up too.  And lenders are starting to get spooked.  Click the […]
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LendingClub expands its business around auto loans

by Sally Herships
Oct 25, 2016
LendingClub, the peer-to-peer loan company, is getting into the auto loan business. Americans borrow over $500 billion a year to help pay for their cars. But there’s a lot of room on the road for more business — only $40 billion a year is refinanced. Also, Lending Club says the company has already invested in its […]
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Just how healthy is the auto loan industry?

by Annie Baxter
Sep 7, 2016
Experian says borrowers are "very prime," but not everyone agrees.
The delinquency rate on car loans is up slightly but subprime car loans are shrinking. 
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Are booming auto loans risky for banks?

by Mark Garrison
Mar 3, 2016
We're borrowing more cash than ever to buy cars - and banks are happy. For now.
A woman signs a contract with a sales consultant at a Hyundai dealership.
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Is there a loan that's played a big role in your life?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Nov 13, 2015
Was it for good, or bad?
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Auto sales buoyant as consumers get cheap credit

by Andy Uhler
Aug 17, 2015
New loans for cars and light trucks have surpassed $1 trillion for the first time.
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The numbers for October 2, 2014

by Tony Wagner
Oct 2, 2014
Loan fraud, prison banks and domain name speculation: Here's what we're reading.
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Are long-term auto loans a bad deal?

by Chris Farrell
Apr 12, 2013
Marketplace Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell explains why long-term auto loans, which are boosting car sales, could be a bad deal for borrowers.
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Americans are getting back together...with their debt

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 12, 2013
Americans are reigniting their love affair with debt. Sure, it spurred a financial crisis. But it's also good for the economy.
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