TYSONS, Va. (May 8, 2018)— National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) President and CEO Peter Welch released the following statement in response to House passage of S.J.Res 57 to disapprove the CFPB’s flawed auto financing guidance:

“Today’s action furthers the bipartisan effort that began more than five years ago to preserve the ability of local dealerships to offer discounted auto loans to their customers. We commend House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) for their leadership on this issue. As the measure has now cleared Congress, we look forward to the expected signature by the president.

“The joint resolution is a measured response to the CFPB’s attempt to avoid congressional scrutiny by issuing ‘guidance’ that imposed a new policy without necessary procedural safeguards. Enactment of S.J.Res. 57 will help ensure every consumer’s right to get a discounted loan in the showroom.

“Every customer deserves to be treated honestly and fairly when purchasing or financing a car or truck, and there is no room for discrimination of any kind, period. We continue to encourage all local dealerships to take up NADA’s voluntary fair credit compliance program, which is  based on a U.S. Department of Justice model. It helps eliminate fair credit risk in auto lending while ensuring a competitive marketplace.”