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What is SAAR? and Why It Matters in Auto Finance.

Author
John Lewis
Published
Tue 02 Sep 2025
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In this episode of Drive to Success, host John Lewis breaks down a vital yet often misunderstood metric in the automotive and lending industries — SAAR, or the Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate.

You'll learn:

  • What SAAR is and how it’s calculated
  • Why it plays a critical role in auto lending strategies
  • How credit analysts, lenders, and dealers use SAAR to forecast, manage risk, and benchmark performance
  • Real-world examples of how SAAR trends influence inventory financing, credit policy, and dealer relationships

Whether you’re in underwriting, dealership operations, or credit management, understanding SAAR is essential to staying proactive in a rapidly changing market.

👉 Tune in to discover how this single metric can shape your decisions and drive your success.

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