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Elizabeth Warren launches probe into booming car repossessions
Sen. Elizabeth Warren investigates illegal repossessions amid 1.73 million vehicles reclaimed in 2024, the highest since 2009, linked to high prices and loan delinquencies.
- On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren launched a probe into auto lending by sending letters to Chase Auto, GM Financial, Toyota Financial Services and Ally Financial, seeking responses by February 16.
- High prices and borrowing costs drive rising repossessions: 1.73 million vehicles in 2024, $50,000 ATP, $26,043 used listings, 10.5% APR, and 6.74% subprime rate.
- Investigators are focused on illegal or mistaken repossessions that harm borrowers who rely on cars for work, with the CFPB fined Wells Fargo $1.7 billion in 2022.
- Industry response is underway as trade groups review Warren's letters and responses remain voluntary because Democrats in the Senate minority lack subpoena power.
- Warren highlighted that the Trump administration weakened the CFPB this past year, while industry executives say repo volumes are close to Great Recession levels.
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The auto recovery business is booming, as Americans lag behind in paying for their increasingly expensive vehicles.
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