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The Auto Finance Roadmap

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Auto Finance
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Federal Reserve
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Used Vehicle Market
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Automotive Industry
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Tesla
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Ford
Auto Financing
Ford Credit
Synchrony

Auto Finance News is pleased to present The Roadmap, the podcast on best practices and trending topics in automotive lending and leasing. If you are in auto finance, this is your podcast. Auto Finance News, published by Royal Media, is the flagship publication for the auto finance industry. Published since 1996, Auto Finance News is the nation’s leading source for news, insights and analysis on au... more

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In the first quarter, the auto finance industry balanced strong auto loan originations with persistent affordability challenges, shifting EV demand and rising asset-backed securitization activity. 

Auto lenders, including PenFed Credit Union, Drivew... more

Consumer budget concerns are driving year-over-year surges in auto refinance applications, Strati Papageorge, senior vice president of product at PNC Financial, tells Auto Finance News in the latest episode of “The Auto Finance Roadmap” podcast.

“Af... more

Lenders’ auto originations were mixed in the first quarter, though most reported declining delinquencies.

Originations reported by major banks include:

• Ally Financial, up 12.8% YoY to $11.5 billion;

• CarMax Auto Finance, down 1.5% YoY to $1.9 bi... more

Auto lenders and dealers are navigating mounting pressure in 2026 as inflation, geopolitical conflict and regulatory shifts weigh on profitability and consumer behavior. 

Auto lenders are responding to tighter margins by strengthening dealer relatio... more

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Recent Guests

Strati Papageorge
Senior Vice President of Product for Auto Finance at PNC
PNC Financial
Episode: ‘Affordability is No. 1’ driver of PNC’s auto refinance demand
Sanjeev Yajnik
President of Financial Services at Capital One
Capital One
Episode: Iran war, rising fraud further pressure auto industry
Sanjiv Yajnik
President of Financial Services at Capital One
Capital One
Episode: Capital One’s Sanjiv Yajnik IDs technological shifts in auto finance
Benny Duck
Chief Financial Officer, Stellantis Financial Services
Stellantis Financial Services
Episode: Iran war spurs economic uncertainty for auto finance industry
Theresa O'Neill
Head of ABS Research, Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
Episode: Iran war spurs economic uncertainty for auto finance industry
Jim Landy
CEO of Flagship Financial Group
Flagship Financial Group
Episode: Rising gas prices, high rates add to affordability woes
Keith Mait
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Synchrony's auto business
Synchrony
Episode: Drivers underestimate annual car ownership costs with Synchrony’s Keith Mait
Mary Leigh Phillips
Chief Executive of Auto Retailer DriveTime and its affiliated companies
DriveTime
Episode: Auto lenders, dealers look to tax season for boost
Tiger Okeley
Executive Board member at Oak Motors
Oak Motors
Episode: BHPH dealer Oak Motors’ applications up 30%, approvals fall

Hosts

Aidan Bush
Host of The Roadmap; Auto Finance News
Amanda Harris
Editor/Host focusing on roadmaps and industry insights; Auto Finance News
Truth Headlam
Host of The Roadmap; Auto Finance News

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Good Info, Sub-Par Presentation

    As a bank rep for dealers, I really like the information from this podcast, but it’s really hard to listen to with the presenters stumbling through the script. The guest speakers often present information exponentially better than the host. I can’t help but to compare it to Automotive News’ Daily Drive—which is very smooth.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Calli F.
    United States3 years ago

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Overall informative with strong guest expertise, but hosts can stumble through scripts.
Solid industry coverage with timely topic choices for lenders and dealers.
Guests often elevate the quality of the discussion compared to the hosts.

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‘Affordability is No. 1’ driver of PNC’s auto refinance demand
Q: Is affordability concern one of the major drivers for refinance demand, and are there other factors at work?
Affordability is the primary driver for refinance demand, with other factors including desire to lower monthly payments, reduce interest, and align loan terms with borrowers' financial situations.
‘Affordability is No. 1’ driver of PNC’s auto refinance demand
Q: In what ways do you think tax refund season impacted auto loan demand and overall consumer credit health?
Tax refunds boosted down payments and overall activity, while higher gas prices continued to pressure affordability; the combined effect has kept demand resilient though mixed across segments.
An automotive business expert breaks down the Tricolor bankruptcy
Q: What can we expect from possible wider implications or next steps to come out of what's happening with Tricolor?
Bastin predicts tighter lending standards and potential increases in loan rates, particularly affecting consumers with subprime credit.
An automotive business expert breaks down the Tricolor bankruptcy
Q: How does that impact what would normally happen when a dealership is trying to close?
Bastin describes the liquidation of assets and the complexities of managing multiple creditor claims during a Chapter 7 bankruptcy process.
An automotive business expert breaks down the Tricolor bankruptcy
Q: What are your thoughts on all of this that's going on with Tricolor?
Bastin explains that the situation with Tricolor is multifaceted, attributing issues to both unfortunate circumstances and systemic failures in business modeling, and alleges potential fraud.

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What is The Auto Finance Roadmap about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on best practices and trends in automotive lending and leasing, with a strong emphasis on how technology, data, and regulatory shifts are reshaping underwriting, funding, and servicing. Episodes routinely cover AI adoption, automation, affordability pressures, securitization dynamics, and industry-wide moves among lenders, dealers, and OEMs. Notable strengths include in-depth conversations with industry editors and executives, timely reactions to events like Tricolor's fallout, and a clear eye toward practical implications for lenders and investors. A recurring edge is the blend of market data, executive voices, and regulatory context, making it useful for practitioners evaluating risk, partnerships, or sponsorship opportu... more

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1. Strati Papageorge
2. Sanjeev Yajnik
3. Sanjiv Yajnik
4. Benny Duck
5. Theresa O'Neill
6. Jim Landy
7. Keith Mait
8. Mary Leigh Phillips

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