Discussion Paper

Auto Financing During and After the Great Recession


Abstract: More than half of auto financing is originated by non-bank finance companies that typically rely on short-term funding markets for their own financing. During the recent financial crisis, disruptions in these short-term financing markets reduced the availability of auto credit to consumers, which contributed to the decline in auto sales.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.2015

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2017-06-22

Number: 2017-06-22-2