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January 12, 2026
Cadwalader partner Cheryl Barnes was quoted in Auto Finance News’ coverage of tightening prime auto ABS spreads and stabilizing subprime spreads at the start of 2026.
Cheryl noted that “coming out of 2025, the auto ABS market feels fairly steady, with investors really zeroing in on collateral quality and issuer consistency,” reflecting solid investor demand and issuance in the broader auto ABS market.
She also observed an uptick in securitization interest from credit unions and emphasized that, heading into 2026, market participants are closely watching credit performance, affordability trends and used-vehicle values, given their impact on issuance levels and overall sentiment.
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