Auto, powersports originations mixed

Auto and powersports financiers mostly reported lower originations and sales for the last quarter as shifting spending patterns by cash-strapped consumers fuel uncertainty. Lenders that reported fewer sales and loan originations, according to their respective earnings releases, include: Credit Acceptance Corp.’s consumer loan assignment volume, down 9.1% year over year in its fourth quarter; GM Financial’s Q4 loan lease originations, down 18.7% YoY; OneWater Marine’s F&I revenue, declined 5.4% YoY in its fiscal first quarter; Tesla’s lease portfolio in Q4, dropped 12% YoY; and Volvo’s North American Q4 sales, down 19.6% YoY in Q4. However, some financiers reported positive results last quarter: Group 1 Automotive’s F&I revenue climbed 1.9% YoY; Polaris’ Q4 sales climbed 9.5% YoY in Q4; and  MarineMax’s F&I revenue for its fiscal Q1 climbed 0.9% YoY and total revenue climbed 7.8% YoY.  Meanwhile, mergers and acquisitions in the RV and marine industries are on the rise after a yearslong slowdown following the pandemic.  Auto Finance News will present multiple invaluable events for industry professionals in 2026, starting with Auto Finance Summit East and Auto Finance Capital Summit in May. To see event agendas and register, visit autofinance.live.