COMMENTARY: The LLM compliance paradox & separating conversational AI from quantitative underwriting
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 03:20 PM
Latest two moves by US Bank have dealers & OEMs in mind
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COMMENTARY: Calibrating AI risk models for shifting macroeconomic cycles
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Used Car Week Hall of Fame honoree Jared Kalfus of Black Book
We finish our series featuring the 2026 Used Car Week Hall of Fame honorees with a conversation featuring Black Book president Jared Kalfus. Kalfus describes what it takes to be successful in sales and why face-to-face conversations are still vitally ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Prospects for more auto refinancing with Gravity Lending
In this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast brought to you by Allied Solutions, we turn our attention to auto refinancing. Brad Paxman oversees 90 lender relationships for Gravity Lending, which is an auto refinance and fintech company ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Fame: Bob McConkey of McConkey Auction Group
Next up on our series featuring the 2026 Used Car Week Hall of Fame honorees is a conversation with Bob McConkey, president and CEO of the McConkey Auction Group. McConkey, along with MAG chief operating officer David Pendergraft and DAA ... Listen Here
Fifth Third to acquire Comerica, creating ninth-largest bank
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Two banks that might already be in your dealership network of auto-finance providers are coming together. Fifth Third Bank and Comerica Bank announced on Monday morning that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Fifth Third will ... [Read More]
Dealer Alchemist rolls out Soft Credit Pull powered by Equifax VantageScore
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, Dealer Alchemist released Soft Credit Pull, a website-integrated prequalification tool that can give car shoppers instant, credit-informed payment estimates without a hard credit pull. Powered by Equifax VantageScore, the automotive digital marketing solutions provider said this tool can ... [Read More]
Connects Federal Credit Union boosts GAP value via Way.com partnership
Auto Fin Journal Staff
A Virginia credit union has found a way to make its GAP coverage even more valuable to vehicle buyers. Way.com on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Connects Federal Credit Union that integrates Way+ car services membership with the credit ... [Read More]
USPTO publishes FlexPath DXP’s patent application for VeriQual
Auto Fin Journal Staff
FlexPath DXP announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published its patent application for VeriQual, the company’s technology that combines identity verification and credit prequalification starting with just a phone number. The company highlighted the ... [Read More]
Carleton survey: Lenders divided over trusting AI-fueled loan compliance tools
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Carleton on Tuesday released findings from a nationwide survey highlighting the lending industry’s perspectives on artificial intelligence in loan compliance and error detection. The provider of compliant loan calculation and disclosure solutions said the results revealed a mix of optimism ... [Read More]
Alfa unveils syndication capabilities for asset and loan finance
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Alfa on Friday released its syndication module for Alfa Systems, delivering automated support for syndicating leases, loans and revolving credit facilities. The provider of technology for asset finance said the new module can enable complete syndication management for lenders — ... [Read More]
Fiserv reinforces advisory services & cash-management capabilities via 2 acquisitions
Nick Zulovich
Fiserv revealed two acquisitions in a five-day span to reinforce its services for clients. First on Thursday, the global provider of payments and financial services technology announced it has acquired Smith Consulting Group (SCG), an operational consulting service utilized by ... [Read More]
Solifi reinforces floorplan technology offerings by acquiring DataScan
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, Solifi announced the acquisition of DataScan, which has been involved in wholesale finance and inventory risk management for more than 30 years. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, according to a news release. Solifi said the ... [Read More]
RouteOne unveils newest enhancement within the Digital Deal
Auto Fin Journal Staff
RouteOne announced the availability of Automated Document Classification, which is an enhancement within the Digital Deal. The company highlighted this feature enriches eContracting data quality and supports a broader objective: delivering a contract package that is complete, accurate, and funding-ready ... [Read More]
Comerica promotes Janssens to senior executive vice president & chief risk officer
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In a move that took effect on Friday, Comerica Bank promoted Kristina Janssens from executive vice president and chief compliance officer to senior executive vice president and chief risk officer. As chief risk officer, Janssens will report directly to Comerica ... [Read More]
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