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A Better Framework for Dealer Risk in Auto Finance
A Better Framework for Dealer Risk in Auto Finance The op-ed argues that dealer financial health should be addressed through a prudent lender-control framework, not through shared dealer blacklists or informal market rumours. Gary Schwartz positions the issue as a governance, consumer protection, and operational resilience challenge for auto finance lenders. The article emphasizes that […]
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