LendBuzz co-founder and chief executive officer Amitay Kalmar described the characteristics of artificial intelligence, machine learning and algorithms that intrigue him most during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Then Kalmar explained what those elements now can do for ... [Read More]

Continuing the Cherokee Media Group series of award programs that honor the most dedicated and talented professionals from throughout the used-car industry, we proudly showcase this year’s Women in Auto Finance, presented by DRN | MVTRAC. The 12 honorees specialize ... [Read More]

U.S. Bank announced this week that it now can provide funds to auto dealers instantly after the contract is finalized by the bank. Following a successful pilot completed in June, U.S. Bank said it already has enabled more than 800 ... [Read More]

Alfa, the developer of Alfa Systems, recently released the third segment of its Innovation in Implementation whitepaper series. The enterprise software platform for providers of automotive, wholesale and equipment finance published a new whitepaper on best practices in systems integration. ... [Read More]

Cover Genius found a new path to an industry relationship last week. A leading insurtech for embedded insurance and a 2020 Emerging 8 honoree announced a partnership with Zip, a global buy now, pay later (BNPL) player, to offer customers ... [Read More]

Last week, Lease End, a leading online platform empowering consumers to take control of their end-of-lease options, announced a new financing partnership with TD Bank. According to a news release, the partnership will scale Lease End’s digital financing options and ... [Read More]

The industry continues to strive toward making payments instantaneous. Open Payment Network (OPN) and North American Banking Co. (NABC) recently announced the capability to deliver instant payments to and from any financial institution on The Clearing House’s Real Time Payment ... [Read More]

More than 35 credit unions already use the platform fueled by Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), and the service provider grew its client base this week by adding Affinity Federal Credit Union. Initially, Affinity plans to offer this leasing ... [Read More]

According to a news release a pair of independent dealerships in the Southeast are among the stores already seeing the advantages of using Solera Auto Finance (SAF) after receiving rebate checks as part of the finance company’s rewards program. Drive ... [Read More]

Blinker and Flagship Credit Acceptance now are collaborating to leverage their collective resources to gain more share within auto financing. The automotive e-commerce technology and services company and auto-finance provider managed by funds controlled by Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management ... [Read More]