Finance Insurance

Captives, independents see solid gains in auto loan, lease accounts

The number of auto loan and lease accounts increased 8.7 percent through August, reaching 75 million accounts. Outstanding auto loan balances rose 11.1 percent to $1.05 trillion, according to Equifax data. (DAVID PHILLIPS)
September 23, 2015 05:00 AM

The number of loan and lease accounts is growing faster at auto finance companies than it is at banks, helped by finance companies’ lower interest rates and higher subprime lending, Equifax says.

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