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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

Carleton survey: Lenders divided over trusting AI-fueled loan compliance tools

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 11:40 AM
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

Alfa deploys first of six upcoming releases of software platform
Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 11:38 AM
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

Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 11:38 AM
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

Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, 11:14 AM
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

Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, 10:45 AM
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

Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, 10:37 AM
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]

Authenticom Group promotes Tryfon to global CEO

AutoCanada Announces Board Appointments
Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025, 11:38 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Tuesday, the Authenticom Group of Companies announced the promotion of Jason Tryfon to global CEO in a move that was effective on Sept. 1. In his previous role as president of international operations, the company highlighted Tryfon has been ... [Read More]

Fasten rolls out Dealer Calculator to drive customer loyalty

Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025, 11:37 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Fasten on Tuesday launched its Dealer Calculator, a tool that can help partner dealers demonstrate to prospective buyers the long-term value and cost savings of working with their dealership. The provider of driver rewards and customer loyalty solutions for dealerships ... [Read More]

Former exec at Meta, Grubhub, Orbitz & Expedia joins Caribou to reinforce auto financing platform

Monday, Sep. 15, 2025, 12:13 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski recently shared data and insight about the current auto refinancing market and how much it has expanded in the past year. And one of the participants in that segment — Caribou — reinforced its executive team on ... [Read More]

Lendbuzz files IPO paperwork with SEC

Friday, Sep. 12, 2025, 02:35 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lendbuzz is going public. The financial technology company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to better assess consumer credit risk and expand access to credit when purchasing a vehicle, announced on Friday that it has filed a registration ... [Read More]
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