Membership

The National Automotive Finance (NAF) Association is the only organization dedicated exclusively to advancing the non-prime auto finance industry. We serve as the go-to resource for sales finance companies, dealerships, and third-party service providers navigating today’s complex and competitive marketplace.

Through thought leadership, education, and a strong peer network, we’re helping members stay ahead of the curve while helping to shape the future of non-prime auto finance.

Become a Member

What We Deliver:

⚙️ Industry-Specific Education and Training

• Consumer Credit Compliance Certification Program with renewal options
• Compliance Certificate Courses for front-line collectors, sales, and customer service staff
• On-demand online learning library to support team development
• Expert-led sessions focused on legal, operational, and lending best practices

🤝 Peer Networking and Collaboration

• Annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference for industry-wide engagement
• C-Suite Retreat designed for executive-level conversation and strategy
• Compliance Workshop tailored for compliance professionals
• NAF Networks Peer Roundtables in Leadership, Servicing, Operations, and Technology
• Quarterly Compliance Roundtables for Certified Compliance Professionals

📊 Trusted Data and Benchmarking

• Annual Non-Prime Automotive Financing Survey Report 
• Exclusive access to trends, data and historical comparisons
• Opportunities to contribute to survey insights

💬 Ongoing Community Engagement

• Online Member Community for sharing resources and insights
• Collaborative working groups focused on key challenges and solutions
• Timely updates on regulatory, legislative, and industry news

📑 Thought Leadership and Industry Standards

• Development of best practices in financial reporting
• Creation of a Code of Responsibility to promote ethics and professionalism
• Education on issues that impact the non-prime auto finance community

🎓 Recognition and Engagement

• Annual awards programs honoring industry excellence
• Opportunities to present and speak at NAF events
• Sponsorship and exhibitor programs to connect with engaged decision makers

🙌 Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities

• Serve on NAF committees to help shape association programs and priorities
• Join task forces tackling emerging challenges and strategic initiatives
• Contribute to working groups developing practical resources and peer guidance

Finance Company membership is open to companies that actively engage in indirect and direct below-prime auto financing and to auto dealers. These members have full voting rights and may serve on the board of directors.

Associate membership is open to organizations interested in furthering the association's goals but who are not financing sources. These members have full voting rights and may serve on the board of directors.

Join the NAF Community