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Key Takeaways:
- [0:59] How did the year go for Open Lending?
- [3:55] The Fed's interest rate hike disproportionately affects non-prime consumers, leading to unexpected high interest rates and potential market exclusion.
- [5:44] Lenders face shrinking profitability and loan volumes due to fewer eligible borrowers, compounded by extended car ownership impacting liquidity.
- [6:47] Matt discusses how analyzing car preferences aids lenders in assessing near non-prime borrowers' creditworthiness and financial stability effectively.
- [8:19] Matt emphasizes that for newer non-prime consumers, cars serve as essential lifestyle tools, not just status symbols.
- [9:40] Matt argues that cost and limited infrastructure deter non-prime borrowers from considering EVs; collaboration is crucial for broader accessibility.
- [10:53] Open Lending's solutions, like Lenders Protection, aid credit unions in serving near non-prime consumers effectively.