March 11 2026

What Can Be Learned From Auto Dealer Fair Lending Practices

When it comes to discretionary markups on auto loans, nonbank finance companies are hunkering down for some heavy-duty CFPB scrutiny. Here are some steps the smart ones are taking now to avoid getting in fair lending hot water due to, for example, a subsequent analysis that indicates average financing compensation that is 20 basis points higher for a minority group than for a non-Hispanic white consumer group. [8/27/15]