From the editor: Fed’s in-depth examination into BHPH shows how much Tricolor downfall alarmed banking world
Thursday, Jun. 4, 2026, 02:06 PM
‘Proactive’ efforts land Car-Mart another extension with lenders
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 09:56 AM
May bankruptcy cases continue to deepen pool of potential BHPH customers
Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026, 12:32 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
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Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
Car-Mart gets extra week to shore up finances
Monday, Jun. 15, 2026, 09:46 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Just like how extensions are growing for consumers to make their monthly car payments, America’s Car-Mart also gained an extension to get its finances in order. The buy-here, pay-here dealership chain previously had until Friday to secure new credit. Late ... [Read More]
Car-Mart faces Friday deadline to secure new credit
Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2026, 04:03 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
America’s Car-Mart has already closed 60 dealerships since November in three separate moves that leadership said was, “because they are the right thing to do for the long-term health of this business.” But if the buy-here, pay-here operation doesn’t secure ... [Read More]
Byrider seeking more knowledgeable franchisees as footprint grows
Tuesday, May. 26, 2026, 12:19 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Byrider recently said its buy-here, pay-here dealership network is gaining momentum this year with a franchisee-led ownership structure, a major investment in its homegrown dealership management software and franchise growth plans. According to a news release, there currently are 36 ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: The dealership video problem nobody is talking about
Thursday, May. 21, 2026, 02:53 PM
Terry MacCauley, Big Time Advertising + Marketing
Scroll through any dealer’s social feed right now, and you will find it. A salesperson sitting at a desk. A trending audio clip is playing in the background. An overlay that reads something like “POV: When a customer asks about ... [Read More]
Half of the 48 education sessions at NIADA Convention to be led by dealers
Tuesday, May. 19, 2026, 12:00 PM
Nick Zulovich
Dealers often want to hear from other operators about what works and what doesn’t when selling cars and maintaining revenue. The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association certainly took that approach when assembling the education agenda for its annual convention, which ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: ‘This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no fooling around’
Thursday, May. 14, 2026, 02:38 PM
Steve Levine, Ignite Consulting Partners
Regular readers of my content know I often turn to classic rock lyrics to make an important point. This tip title is taken from the Talking Heads song “Life During Wartime,” which examines survival in a post-apocalyptic, high surveillance environment. ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 10:08 AM
BHPH Report Staff
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... [Read More]
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