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HOW AUTO LENDERS MAXIMIZE DELINQUENT ACCOUNT RECOVERY

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Delinquent account recovery is a serious financial drain for lenders. Mailing out late statements and hiring staff to call debtors daily is an incredibly expensive process. In some cases, lenders may spend more on account recovery than they’ll get from their borrowers after they pay off the outstanding balance.

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AUTO FINANCE INDUSTRY TRENDS IN 2026

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Today’s lending market looks very different than it did even just a handful of years ago. More customers are checking auto prices and lending rates online to find the financing companies that offer the best deals. The result: An ultra-transparent and aggressively competitive market.

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TRUTH IN LENDING ACT FOR AUTO LOANS

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Passed in 1968, the Truth in Lending Act encourages accuracy among consumer lenders by requiring they disclose certain terms when offering a loan. Modern lending platforms can support an auto lender’s compliance with this act and associated regulations.

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NAVIGATING LOAN ORIGINATION SYSTEM INVESTMENTS

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Information technology (IT) has transformed the way modern lending works. Fincos, banks, and credit unions have access to more lending solutions than ever thanks to the latest advances in technology. From cloud-based loan origination software (LOS) to predictive data analytics, you can do more when you invest in modern lending systems.

IS IT TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR AUTO LENDING PLATFORM?

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If you can’t remember when your current auto lending platform was originally implemented, it’s probably time to consider an upgrade. Technological improvements in recent years deliver functionality that dramatically improves loan origination efficiency, lowers overall processing costs, and supports well-informed lending decisions.