A perfect storm—rising vehicle prices, persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, softening credit approvals, and supply-chain rebalancing—has collided to reshape the financial backbone of the automotive industry. The result? Higher delinquencies, increased charge-offs, and growing pressure on accounts receivable portfolios across OEMs, lenders, and dealerships. Caine & Weiner’s 90+ years in receivables management gives us a front-row view of this shift. …
Banks Under Pressure: When CRE Delinquencies Breach Reserve Lines
Banking and commercial real estate (CRE) have always been interconnected. When CRE performs well, banks enjoy predictable income streams, stable deposits, and manageable risk exposures. But when CRE weakens—banks feel it first, and they feel it hard. Today, that pressure is reaching a critical point. Office vacancies remain historically high. The shift to hybrid work continues to reduce demand. Maturing …

