This week more than 30 AFSA members flew in from across the country for meetings at the White House, Treasury Department, Federal Trade Commission and CFPB, on top of discussions with more than 20 members of Congress and their staff from both parties to discuss issues facing our industry. Republican and Democrat members of Congress heard directly about […]

“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan Bucherer. The Overlooked Attack Vector: Executives’ Personal Data Recent research found that 42% of executives or their family members experienced a serious cyberattack in the […]

“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan Bucherer. Tax Season Liquidity: Performance Lift or Portfolio Risk Signal? AFSA Blog March 2026 Tax season brings a predictable lift to auto finance portfolios. Refund-driven […]

AFSA is collaborating with the AFSA’s Women’s Leadership Council to celebrate Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry. What has been the most important lesson? The most important lesson I’ve learned is that confidence isn’t something you wait for…it’s something you build by showing up, learning, and staying in the work, […]

AFSA is collaborating with the AFSA’s Women’s Leadership Council to celebrate Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry. What has been the most important lesson?  Network as much as you can.  It will open doors you never expect. Was there a mentor who provided great insight in your early […]

“Industry Expertise” is sponsored content produced by AFSA’s Business Partners’ to provide thought leadership and best practices for AFSA member companies. For more information about this sponsored content opportunity, contact Dan Bucherer. Fuse: Why most AI automation stalls—and a proven method to get results The pattern is familiar. A lender purchases an AI document-reading tool. The […]

AFSA is celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring outstanding female leaders in the consumer credit industry. What has been the most important lesson? One of the most important lessons I’ve learned throughout my career in auto finance and fraud prevention is that relationships and trust are the foundation of everything we do. Technology and analytics […]

AFSA’s State Government Affairs April white paper highlights marketing checks. Marketing checks, also known as “live checks,” offer consumers convenient access to fully amortized installment credit through firm offers made only after prescreening to ensure borrowers have the ability to repay. These loans avoid the debt‑trap risks associated with payday or title loans, and the vast […]

Last week, AFSA sent a letter to the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions regarding this week’s hearing, “Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Institution.” AFSA’s letter highlights the problems consumers face from credit repair scams and encourages the members of the subcommittee to support H.R. 306, the “Ending Scam Credit […]

BUSINESS PARTNER WEBINAR Rethinking Auto Recoveries: The Role of Secured Debt Sales in Today’s Market March 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET As auto lenders navigate rising delinquencies, evolving consumer expectations, and increased regulatory scrutiny, debt sales are becoming a more important—yet often misunderstood—part of the expanding recovery toolkit. In this AFSA webinar, Ryan Bell, […]