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SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions explains why origination is episodic, but servicing is continuous
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development for Allied Solutions, is back as the guest for another sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias explains why current market conditions, affordability pressures and changing vehicle values are combining ... Listen Here
Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a ... Listen Here
Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
One of the notable findings from TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president ... Listen Here

Equifax & Bridgeforce partner to improve credit data furnishing

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, Equifax and Bridgeforce Data Solutions announced a new partnership reinforcing their shared commitment to the data furnisher community by providing them with additional tools and support mechanisms to enable optimal data accuracy. As part of the agreement, Equifax ... [Read More]

AutoFi valuation approaches $700M with SCUSA investment

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
Fueled in part by an auto finance company that’s been one of its clients since 2018, AutoFi announced on Monday it has closed $85 million in funding valuing the company at nearly $700 million. One of the first Emerging 8 honorees ... [Read More]

Greenfield explains thinking behind Automotive Ventures DealerFund

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
In January, Automotive Ventures chief executive officer and founder Steve Greenfield announced a contest in collaboration with Shell Lubricants to help startups. On Wednesday, Greenfield highlighted his newest initiative that’s aimed to provide fuel for entrepreneurs; this time connected with ... [Read More]

TradePending, fueled by Capstreet Group, acquires AutoAPR

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
One North Carolina-based firm that offers technology for dealer websites to help potential buyers understand their financing options has been acquired by another Tar Heel State company that provides vehicle valuation and merchandising software solutions to dealerships TradePending announced on ... [Read More]

TurboPass expands into consumer finance & adds new executive

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
A previous Emerging 8 honoree is expanding its offerings and executive team. TurboPass, an electronic multi-verification solution for dealers, highlighted that it has experienced “explosive” growth during the past 24 months and is now ready to begin expanding beyond the ... [Read More]

Origence part of record 2.2M auto-finance contracts originated by credit unions in 2021

Auto Fin Journal Staff
It was a record year at Origence. The CU Direct brand and technology solutions provider announced on Tuesday that it had delivered a record amount of auto financing for credit unions through its platforms in 2021. The company said credit ... [Read More]

TD to acquire First Horizon with eyes on fertile Southeast market

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
Our recaps of merger-and-acquisition activities now are back in the banking sector. On Monday morning, TD Bank Group and First Horizon announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for TD to acquire First Horizon in an all-cash transaction valued ... [Read More]

Alfa distributes second whitepaper in Innovation in Implementation series

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
After opening its whitepaper series last fall about systems change called Innovation in Implementation, Alfa released the next installment last week. The provider of systems and services to some of the world’s most complex auto and equipment finance companies highlighted ... [Read More]

Credit Union Loan Source rolls out rebranding & revamped website

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
After nearly two decades, Credit Union Loan Source decided it was time for a change. The auto finance company that originates and services installment contracts with more than 1,500 franchised and independent dealers in its 25-state footprint announced on Wednesday ... [Read More]

DealerPolicy rebrands as client portfolio surpasses 1,200 dealerships

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Auto Fin Journal Staff
One of last year’s Emerging 8 honorees is set to operate with a new name. On Tuesday, DealerPolicy announced a rebranding and insurance agency name change to Polly in an effort to better engage consumer audiences. The insurance marketplace for automotive retail ... [Read More]

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