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NewsMarch 9, 2010

Interest Rates Increase Slightly in January, Says Federal Reserve

Credit extended to consumers in January rose for the first time since July 2008, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report, providing further evidence that both lenders and consumers are feeling better than they did a year ago.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2010

Interest Rates Increase Slightly in November, Says Federal Reserve

Consumer credit dropped 8.5 percent in November 2009, the lowest figure of the year, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report.

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NewsDecember 15, 2009

Interest Rates Dip Slightly in October, Says Federal Reserve

Consumer credit decreased at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the third quarter and continued to decline in October, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report.

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NewsDecember 1, 2009

Consumer Credit Rebounds to Pre-Cash for Clunkers Levels

Consumer credit patterns returned to their status quo in September, with interest rates, loan terms and loan-to-value ratios reverting to their pre-Cash for Clunkers (C4C) levels, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report.

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NewsOctober 8, 2009

Cash for Clunkers Impact Seen in Federal Reserve Report

Evidence of the Cash for Clunkers (C4C) program’s impact on consumer credit were revealed in the Federal Reserve’s August report, which showed marked declines in loan-to-value ratios and the amount financed.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2009

2009 NAF Survey: Buyers Steered Toward Used

The NAF Association’s annual survey revealed the stress finance companies felt heading into 2009, but it also illustrated a firmer grasp of what was at stake. The question is whether this understanding will make financing widely available again.

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NewsJuly 9, 2009

Average Interest Rate Rises to 3.47 Percent in May, Says Federal Reserve

The average interest rate for new-car loans rose slightly in May, while the amount financed increased, according to the latest Federal Reserve Statistical Report.

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NewsJune 9, 2009

Average Interest Rises to 2.79 Percent, Says Federal Reserve

The average interest rate for new-car loans rose slightly in April, while the amount financed increased, according to the latest Federal Reserve Statistical Report.

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NewsMay 11, 2009

Average Interest Rate Falls to 2.74 Percent, Says Federal Reserve

The average interest rate for new-car loans continued to drop in March, while the amount financed increased, according to the latest Federal Reserve Statistical Report.

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NewsApril 9, 2009

Average Interest Rate Falls to 3.17 Percent, Reports Federal Reserve

The average interest rate for new-car loans dropped sharply in February, while the amount financed increased, according to the latest Federal Reserve Statistical Report.

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