IntraFi survey: Banks see lower funding costs & improved access to capital
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, 11:53 AM
Heritage Auto Leasing expands availability of LoanSwift
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, 11:54 AM
Blockchain for Good Alliance shares global report, offering current reference point & calls to action
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 12:41 PM
Cox Automotive on guiding the modern car buyer
One of the keynote presentations from Used Car Week 2025 featured Micah Tindor and Elizabeth Stegall of Cox Automotive for a session titled, “Guiding the Modern Buyer with Trust, Tech & Smarter Trade-Ins.” Valuable study findings and dealership recommendations now ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 05:17 PM
Kevin Roberts of CarGurus on 2026 Used-Car Market
Kevin Roberts, who is director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus, is back on the show to talk about the hot start to 2026 for the retail used-car market. Roberts and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss ... Listen Here
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 07:18 PM
Cox Automotive on the vanishing divide between wholesale & retail
Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
Cherry Bekaert report: Private equity positioned for ‘breakout 2026’
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, 11:42 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
At least one expert sees private equity in position for “a breakout 2026.” That’s one of the findings shared on Wednesday by Cherry Bekaert, which published its fifth annual year-end Private Equity (PE) Industry Report, detailing the market forces and ... [Read More]
Upstart Auto gains $200M forward-flow agreement with Wafra
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, 11:42 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Upstart Holdings announced last week that it landed a forward-flow commitment from funds managed by Wafra, a New York-based global alternative investment manager focused on strategic partnerships, real estate and real assets. According to a news release, Wafra has agreed ... [Read More]
Alorica expands digital wallet & payment capabilities through partnership with PayNearMe
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, 10:57 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
On Monday, Alorica announced a new partnership with PayNearMe, integrating the PayXM platform into Alorica Financial’s Systems & Services Technologies (SST) ecosystem. The companies highlighted the partnership enhances Alorica’s end-to-end loan servicing and collections business by enabling more payment options ... [Read More]
5 potential benefits of Allied Data Exchange powered by PortX
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, 10:55 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
In October, Allied Solutions announced a “major” investment in PortX, a leading artificial intelligence-powered integration and data platform. Last week, the provider of insurance, financial services, and risk management solutions for financial institutions highlighted how that relationship has expanded, with ... [Read More]
CULA forges partnership with PSECU, reiterating value propositions to credit unions & dealers
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 12:42 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Expanding its client portfolio among some of the largest institutions in the space, Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) recently announced a partnership with Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU), one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania, to offer ... [Read More]
Integrated Financial Technologies hires former BofA, Chase exec as SVP
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 12:40 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Integrated Financial Technologies (IFT) recently hired a seasoned industry executive who has served in multiple roles at banks and other service firms. The provider of outsourced portfolio management and business processing services named Eddy Barwick as senior vice president to ... [Read More]
Lendbuzz finalizes first securitization of 2026 in ABS deal involving $246M
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 11:11 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Lendbuzz, an artificial intelligence-based fintech company that helps consumers obtain better access to credit when purchasing a vehicle, announced this week that it has closed its first ABS transaction of the year. The $246 million securitization was collateralized by a ... [Read More]
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