‘Proactive’ efforts land Car-Mart another extension with lenders
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 09:56 AM
Texas operator named 2026 NIADA National Quality Dealer of the Year
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026, 11:07 AM
During 25th year as dealership owner, Booher becomes president of NIADA
Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026, 11:12 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
COMMENTARY: Current landscape demands shrewd strategy by BHPH operators
Thursday, May. 13, 2021, 02:39 PM
David Meyer, Advantage GPS
“It’s a perfect storm of used-vehicle demand meeting a perfect drought of used-vehicle supply.” That was the word from KAR Global chief economist Tom Kontos in his latest update regarding current used-vehicle market conditions. Consumers are now learning what used-vehicle ... [Read More]
New bankruptcy filings top 40K for second straight month
Tuesday, May. 11, 2021, 01:19 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Bankruptcy filings are continuing to trend higher as segments of the financial world continue to move toward what experts might think of as normal. Epiq recently released its April bankruptcy filing statistics from its AACER bankruptcy information services business and ... [Read More]
Funds for more PPP loans evaporate
Thursday, May. 6, 2021, 01:53 PM
BHPH Report Staff
If your independent dealership didn’t already secure a Paycheck Protection Program loan, it’s unlikely you’ll be seeing those federal funds. While the program was originally extended through the end of May, the Small Business Administration announced the exhaustion of PPP ... [Read More]
NextGear recaps 3 enhancements to Account Portal
Tuesday, May. 4, 2021, 01:59 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Ryan Martin, general manager of Strawberry Road Auto Sales in Pasadena, Texas, is one of the scores of independent dealers NextGear Capital is trying to help via its enhanced Account Portal. “Having the right tools and technology to support my ... [Read More]
Byrider launches new path to landing franchise
Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021, 01:43 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Byrider is looking to make it easier for dealer operators and other entrepreneurs to gain a franchise in its network of buy-here, pay-here stores. This week, the company announced the launch of its new franchising model, Byrider Direct, adding what ... [Read More]
VINsmart joins NIADA’s list of National Corporate Partners
Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021, 01:39 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association announced the newest vendor to join the organization as a National Corporate Partner. According to a news release, VINsmart joined this NIADA group as its newest bronze-level member, offering affordable, reliable vehicle ... [Read More]
Former Maryland independent dealer allegedly pulls $2.2M fraud involving PPP funds
Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021, 02:04 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The reputation of independent dealerships took another hit recently when the Department of Justice revealed unscrupulous allegations against a former Maryland operator that included using the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to purchase nearly 40 luxury vehicles, acquire real estate and ... [Read More]
AFC elevates Mitchell to COO
Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021, 02:02 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Will Mitchell has been with Automotive Finance Corp. for six years and now he’s one of the floorplan provider’s top executives. The KAR Global business unit on Tuesday announced the promotion of Mitchell to chief operating officer; a position where he ... [Read More]
Q1 closes with biggest surge in consumer bankruptcies since COVID-19 arrived
Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021, 03:58 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The first quarter closed with the largest amount of consumer bankruptcy filings registered during a single month since the pandemic began. According to filing statistics from Epiq’s AACER bankruptcy information services business, there were 41,150 new non-commercial consumer filings in ... [Read More]
Texas Capital taps experienced exec to be head of corporate banking
Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021, 02:54 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, Texas Capital Bank welcomed an executive who has served at institutions such as Truist Financial, Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank to serve in the newly created position of head of corporate banking. Appointed to this post effective ... [Read More]
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