The $418m OSCAR US 2017-2 transaction is the 7th securitization of prime auto loans originated by Orient Corp. (or Orico) in Japan and packaged into U.S.-dollar denominated securities.

A handful of state regulators are discussing ways to create a single regulatory structure for fintech companies that are seeking regional or national business.

An artificial intelligence model predicted creditworthiness more accurately than traditional models in an experiment conducted by the auto lender. The technology someday could be used to find hidden gems among loan applicants — emphasis on the someday.

The transaction would be the third under Freddie's Seasoned Loan Structured Transaction (SLST) program.

The new Motel 6/Studio 6 deal is collateralized by the fee income of a refi commercial loan, as well as cash-flow pledges from company-owned and franchised properties.

Race Point IX CLO, a 2015 vintage deal, follows four other refinancings that Bain has completed for its Race Point, Avery Point and former Cavalry issuance platforms; Bain has also refinanced a Euro CLO.

As Republicans policymakers pursue efforts to revamp the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and replace its leadership, state agencies are already preparing to fill any vacuum that might ensue if the CFPB steps back.

Powell downplayed fears about subprime auto lending, saying he aims to improve Santander Consumer's compliance culture, beef up customer services and expand its relationship with Chrysler Capital.

Damages have typically not been a "disruptive problem" with hurricanes because of commercial properties' insurance, Trepp reports, but expiring leases of major tenants and the energy industry fallout have already had an impact on Houston-area office buildings.

The size of the two classes of notes on Volkswagen Financial Services' Compartment Driver UK SK deal is to be determined; they will be backed by receivables on 24,238 prime retail customer lessors.

The prime mortgage securitization is the fourth by Bank Nagelmackers, a small player on the Belgian mortgage scene that is owned by a Chinese insurance group comglomerate.

The average home value backing the loans is $117,000, well below the average $150,000 of other recent RPL securitizations, according to Fitch Ratings.