PODCAST: Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Satyan Merchant of TransUnion
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 03:19 PM
Records set in Edmunds Q1 data reinforce thought of ‘cliff’ connected to 84-month contracts
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 12:30 PM
Fruit of Agora-Figure partnership results in auto loans available as tokenized real-world assets
Monday, Mar. 30, 2026, 12:25 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Path to stable inventory & price transparency as potential car buyers see uncertain world
James Virgoe, senior vice president and managing director of GWC Warranty, appeared on another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast at a time when domestic and foreign turbulences have added even more complexities to the car business. Virgoe ... Listen Here
Monday, Apr. 6, 2026, 01:13 PM
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Satyan Merchant of TransUnion
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners wrap up with Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion. Merchant recollected how his interest in data started when studying statistics on the back ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 07:01 PM
Top Reasons Dealers can benefit by attending the Used Car Summit
On this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits has a conversation with Vanessa Rocha, VP, All-American Bonds and Insurance and a Board member with the Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association. Vanessa speaks to some of the big issues ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 03:27 PM
Former BMO exec joins First Business Bank as president of specialty finance
Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 11:10 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, First Business Bank welcomed Niamh Kristufek to its parent company, First Business Financial Services, as president of specialty finance. With extensive financial services experience, First Business Bank said Kristufek provides strategic guidance and expertise to its accounts receivable ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Insight and inspiration from Women in Auto Finance honorees
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, 11:18 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from Used Car Week 2024 in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a panel featuring Women in Auto Finance honorees. Jennifer Turnage of Primeritus Financial Services led the discussion about industry developments, professional ... [Read More]
Auto Link hires new general manager of sales, technology and operations
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Wednesday, Auto Link, a provider of comprehensive auto-financing solutions, appointed Stephen Riley as general manager of sales, technology and operations. In this role, Auto Link said Riley will lead growth and strategic initiatives, including the deployment of next-generation AI ... [Read More]
Meet Ava and Ivan, the new AI collections agents from CSS IMPACT
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 12:41 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Ava and Ivan could be the newest parts of your collections team if your finance company decides to use the newest tool from ImpactAI Solutions, which is the specialized division of CSS IMPACT. Among the advancements from the provider of ... [Read More]
5 threats explained in Experian’s annual fraud forecast
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 12:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian recently released its annual Future of Fraud Forecast, highlighting five emerging fraud threats that could challenge businesses and consumers this year. Experts’ predictions show that fraudsters will continue to double down on the digital landscape and leverage Generative AI ... [Read More]
More positives from Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 11:43 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Analysis by Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions from its Q4 Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index showed adoption of digitized contracting and documentation workflows by auto retailers and their financing partners that foster back-office efficiencies saw a noticeable jump to close last ... [Read More]
DealNow.com rolls out contract payoff tool to help dealers gain inventory faster
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 11:41 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Last week, DealNow.com launched its new Instant Loan Lookup and Payoff Solution, designed to reshape inventory acquisition for dealers. The company highlighted this tool can address the growing challenges dealers face in sourcing quality used vehicles amid current market conditions. ... [Read More]
Neighbors Federal Credit Union now using AutoPass from Point Predictive
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 11:40 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Neighbors Federal Credit Union and Point Predictive finalized a partnership last week with the auto finance provider selecting AutoPass to streamline originations. By implementing AutoPass, executives said Neighbors Credit Union will be able to approve low-risk applications without requiring onerous ... [Read More]
CULA hires new director of business development
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, 12:33 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) recently filled an executive role in a move the company did not anticipate having to do a few months ago. The provider of indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for more than 35 years ... [Read More]
Algebrik AI partners with Auto Exam to deliver protection products
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, 12:31 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Algebrik AI, which offers what the company believes is the first cloud-native, artificial intelligence-powered, digital-era loan origination platform (LOS), announced a strategic partnership with Auto Exam, a provider of vehicle service contracts, GAP insurance, and collateral protection products. The companies ... [Read More]
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