Subaru auto finance ’s portfolio mix is diversifying

Subaru Auto Finance’s portfolio mix is diversifying, with leasing contracts reaching 23% of total originations this quarter, reducing reliance on conventional auto loans. Only three of this year's top picks are carryovers from the publication's 2023 winners: the Subaru Forester, Toyota Camry Hybrid and Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid. “For many of these auto manufacturers this is sort of a global decision,” says Wims Morris. “Ultimately, the OEM is going to have to decide to the extent to which the tariffs result in it’s more expensive to produce a vehicle?” In recent trading, stocks linked to Subaru Auto Finance’s parent company experienced a 1.7% uptick as investors reacted to reports of improved credit performance in the auto loan segment, potentially mitigating macroeconomic headwinds.