Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Robert McDonald, head of credit solutions at Pagaya, will join a discussion on smart underwriting at Auto Finance Summit 2025, returning Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas.  

View the full event agenda here.  

Robert McDonald

McDonald, who has served in his role at Pagaya for close to five years, has more than 25 years’ industry experience, with a career that spans Goldman Sachs and The Morgan McDonald Group. 

Pagaya’s auto volume surpassed an annualized run rate of $2 billion in the second quarter. The fintech purchases loans originated under its underwriting criteria from lenders and securitizes the loans to fund further originations 

McDonald will join other industry leaders on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 2:15 p.m. PT for the panel “Smart underwriting in a shifting credit environment.” The discussion will touch on:  

• Planning for depreciation and market corrections;  

• Adjusting models to account for increased delinquencies and defaults; and  

• Using real-time and alternative data to strengthen decisioning.  

Auto Finance Summit 2025 provides attendees with a blend of intimate networking opportunities, unique workshops and a chance to hear from industry leaders on topics such as compliance, fraud management, subprime financing and dealer and lender relationships.   

Auto Finance Summit 2025, the premier industry event for auto lending and leasing, returns Oct. 15-17 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Learn more about Auto Finance Summit 2025 and register here.