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American Financial Services Association

Protecting access to consumer credit & choice since 1916.

Protecting access to consumer credit & choice since 1916.

Our new headquarters is located at 1750 H St. NW #650, Washington, DC 20006

Events

2024 Leadership Development Program

Aug 17 - Aug 24, 2024
Rizzo Conference Center | Chapel Hill, North Carolina

2024 AFSA Annual Meeting

Oct 21 - Oct 23, 2024
The Biltmore | Phoenix, AZ

2025 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo

Jan 20 - Jan 23, 2025
Roosevelt Hotel | New Orleans, LA

Blog

July White Paper | AI
Jul 10, 2024

Last week, AFSA’s State Government Affairs team released its July white paper. This month’s white paper dives into artificial intelligence. AI and algorithms are transforming industries like financial services, enhancing operations and benefiting consumers. They may improve payment systems through better fraud detection, more accurate underwriting, enhanced customer data analysis, and automated customer service. In credit underwriting, algorithms can […]

Featured Business Partner | Cox Automotive
Jul 08, 2024

The featured Business Partner for the month of July is Cox Automotive. Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses vehicles. Dealertrack, Kelley Blue Book and Manheim solutions provide lenders the connectivity and confidence to thrive in this ever-changing automotive market. Learn more on our Business Partner Resource Guide.

AFSA Joins Amicus Filing
Jul 08, 2024

AFSA recently joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in filing a coalition amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to hold that a unilateral change-in-terms provision does not render an arbitration agreement illusory and unenforceable. AFSA and the Chamber are arguing for a reversal of the district court’s decision in […]

Consumer Lending by the Numbers

13.7 MILLION consumers hold a traditional installment loan
Consumers
13.7
million
consumers hold a traditional installment loan
82 MILLION consumers in the PRIME VALUE or better risk tier
Credit Card
6.5
million
consumers in the prime or better risk tier
$1,500 average installment agreement amount
Handshake
$1,500
average installment agreement amount
2.3 MILLION new auto loans each month
Car
2.3
million
new auto loans each month

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AFSA Track
AFSA Track

AFSA Track

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Business Partner Resource Guide
Resource Guide

Resource Guide

AFSA's Business Partner Resource Guide helps you find products and services provided by AFSA Business Partners to improve your business results.
Coronavirus
AFSA Training

Coronavirus

AFSA has assembled a number of resources to help members as they navigate the COVID-19 coronavirus and continue to assist their communities. Click to read more.

Resources for Consumers

AWARE
MoneySkill
AFSA Education Foundation
AFSA Education Foundation