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Ally Financial (ALLY 0.10%) is a bank. But it isn't your typical bank by any stretch of the imagination, given that it is highly focused on the auto lending space.

Ally Financial Inc. NYSE: ALLY is a digital financial services company specializing in automobile loans. They were originally the financial arm of General Motors Inc. NYSE: GM.

Ally Financial (ALLY 2.39%) is one of the top auto lenders in the United States, but there's a lot more to this business. In this video, I discuss why Ally could be an excellent bank stock to buy right now and hold for years to come.

Concerns related to higher interest rates and poor asset quality are likely to hurt the Zacks Consumer Loans industry. However, digitization of operations and easing lending standards will support COF, ALLY and OMF.

Raymond Farabaugh, president of D-Patrick Inc. in Evansville, Ind. wins 56th annual award that recognizes industry accomplishments and community service at the 108th National Automotive Dealers Association Show NEW ORLEANS , Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raymond Farabaugh, president of D-Patrick Inc. in Evansville, Ind.

MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2025 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a broad mix of theme-based stock picks, momentum-driven high-flyers and beaten-up stocks with turnaround potential, along with some speculative plays and ETFs. Part 6 includes Medpace Holdings, Ally Financial, OneStream, Vertiv Holdings and Peloton Interactive, among others.

Ally Financial Inc.'s Q4 results alleviated some credit loss concerns, but ongoing elevated delinquencies and uncertain 2025 outlook warrant a cautious “hold” rating. Lower provisions boosted earnings, but credit performance remains “choppy” with delinquencies still elevated, necessitating excess reserves. The sale of Ally's credit card business supports capital but reduces net interest margins; the company has been steadily reducing risk-weighted assets to support capital.

Ally Financial (ALLY 1.11%) has underperformed the market over the past year, with fears of rising defaults and demand concerns weighing on the bank's stock. However, the company just announced some big moves, and 2025 could be a major inflection point for this business.

Higher net finance revenues and lower expenses and provisions aid Ally Financial's Q4 earnings. The company announces the sale of its credit card business.