Expert Insights on Auto Finance
Auto Loans are loans made to individuals in order to purchase an automobile. The terms and conditions for repayment of a loan, including the finance charge or interest rate, are specified in a loan agreement. These loans are made through banks or finance companies, and the vehicle against which the loan is made serves as the collateral.
Gerson Lehrman Group Council Members are available to discuss Auto Finance via phone consultations, live meetings, surveys, and other custom GLG products and services.
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Featured Council Members
GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists
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Scott Carnahan
General PartnerCarnahan Black Pearl LP
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Richard Block
ProfessorMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
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David Selke
Vice President, Client Services ManagerAFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
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James McMahon
PresidentJM Bear Advisors
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Raj Mehra
President & FounderChelsea Advisory Services
Study Groups
Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Auto Loan Experts (US) | 43 |
| Auto Finance Experts | 83 |
| Student Loan Consolidation Experts | 21 |
| Student Lending Consultants | 25 |
| Sub-Prime Lending Experts | 590 |
Recent Live Meetings
Interactive roundtables, private visits, and small scale seminars are types of GLG Live Meetings
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July 10, 2009 | Webcast
GLG Webcast: Commercial Real Estate Lending - Black Hole or Non-Issue? 7.10.09 - 11 AM EDT | 8 AM PD -
September 22, 2009 | New York
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October 13, 2009 | Chicago
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October 15, 2009 | Boston
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March 20, 2009 | Webcast
GLG Webcast: Credit Card Transaction Volume Trends - March 20, 2009 at 2:00PM ET/11:00AM PT
Recent News Analyses
News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations
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October 15, 2009
U.S. Will Set Guidelines to Modify Commercial Real-Estate Loans | www.bloomberg.com
Commercial Real Estate loan losses pose a significant risk at FDIC insured institutions, according to Sheila Bair, Chair of the FDIC.Commercial property loans are behind many of the 123 bank failures of the past two years.
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Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"
November 4, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com
With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.
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Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels
October 27, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Ford Gains While Rivals Falter | online.wsj.com
With another week on the books, October auto sales look to be on track for a SAAR in the low 10 million range.
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The Auto Industry: The Best years Are Still To Come
October 15, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Auto Sector Puts brakes On Retail sales | online.wsj.com
Reports of the auto industry's death, and even the perception of decline are greatly exaggerated. Look beyond its current challenges and you can see increasing levels of productivity and innovation. And, most important of all, a wave of accelerating economic development in many countries that will,...
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Global Auto Sales: 2009 Is Done, Get Ready For 2011
October 19, 2009
Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC
Toyota Aims To Keep Sales Strong As Subsidies End | online.wsj.com
The beginning of a significant revival in auto sales will start in 2011. Global sales of new light vehicles are forecasted to reach 60.8 million units, an 11% increase over 2010. This will finally bring the global industry back to 2008 demand levels.