How it operates
Participating independent dealers offer Credit Acceptance financing programs during vehicle sales. The company purchases or receives assignment of eligible contracts and services the resulting receivables.
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Credit Acceptance
Credit Acceptance is an indirect auto finance company that works with participating dealers to arrange vehicle financing for consumers.
The company describes financing programs delivered through a nationwide dealer network. Its filings explain that the dealer originates the consumer contract and assigns it to Credit Acceptance. The company’s underwriting and servicing model and the dealer relationship are central to understanding its business.
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Financial services relevance
The model connects automobile retail, dealer economics, consumer lending and loan servicing. It provides a distinct view into indirect lending and financing offered at the point of sale.
Recent SEC filings
Issuer: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP · CACC · CIK 0000885550. Filings concern this issuer; bank subsidiaries may report separately.
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News timeline
Published Sep 27, 2026Source / event date: Utah announcement September 22, 2026 · settlement effective November 2, 2026
Credit Acceptance settlement puts affordability and dealer add-ons under scrutiny →
Utah announced its participation in a Credit Acceptance settlement providing $694 million in cash restitution and canceled debt nationwide. The headline amount is not all cash. Utah's announcement identifies 124 affected consumers and approximately $1.9 million in state-related relief, including amounts paid directly to the state. The states alleged unaffordable lending and inadequate oversight of dealer add-on products; those allegations should remain attributed.
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