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Smoothing dealer path to buying cars from consumers with Anthony Monteiro of AutoAcquire AI
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, 05:57 PM
More dealers are seeking inventory by buying directly from consumers. But some managers are still struggling with how to best execute a plan. To help dealers of all sizes in various markets, AutoAcquire AI CEO Anthony Monteiro appeared on the ... Listen Here
Appetite for used commercial vehicles with Kathryn Schifferle of Work Truck Solutions
Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 05:37 PM
Work Truck Solutions founder Kathryn Schifferle appeared on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during Used Car Week 2025. Schifferle discussed key trends driving demand for used work trucks and vans with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby. The ... Listen Here
What might be next for Amazon Autos
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 03:52 PM
Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat with Fan Jin, global leader of Amazon Autos, during Used Car Week 2025. Their wide-ranging conversation about the past, present and future of the online platform and its involvement with automakers ... Listen Here

TransUnion connects student-loan performance concerns to auto finance

Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 10:23 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A new survey from TransUnion highlighted a growing concern related to student loans that might impact your auto-finance portfolio. TransUnion said millions of delinquent federal student loan borrowers are bracing for the possible resumption of involuntary collections by the U.S. ... [Read More]

S&P Global Ratings modifies views of Lendbuzz & SAFCO securitizations

Kinetic Advantage finalizes first securitization
Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 10:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Subprime auto finance securitizations are being watched even more than usual nowadays. Late on Friday, S&P Global Ratings adjusted its ratings of securitizations provided by Lendbuzz and Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO). According to a news release, S&P Global Ratings ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Tricolor’s failure is an opportunity for dealers

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025, 09:58 AM
Chance Mayfield, Carfluent
The recent collapse of Tricolor Holdings presents a significant opportunity for auto dealers. Tricolor’s business model was unique in that it specifically targeted the Hispanic and Spanish-speaking community. With the company’s sudden bankruptcy and subsequent liquidation, its customers are left ... [Read More]

AFSA & ABA seek collaboration to reduce fraud in auto finance & elsewhere

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025, 10:47 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Both the American Financial Services Association and the American Bankers Association welcomed the dialogue during a hearing last week hosted by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Lawmakers and industry advocates discussed several financial scams currently affecting consumers and lenders, ... [Read More]

ARA forms new committee focused on agent safety

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, 12:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association recently formed another committee. President Vaughn Clemmons said this one “was established to tackle one of the greatest challenges in our profession: ensuring the safety and protection of repossession agents.” ARA said its Recovery Agent Protection ... [Read More]

KBRA, S&P Global Ratings give updates on Tricolor securitizations

Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, 10:32 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Both KBRA and S&P Global Ratings gave updates this week about its ongoing evaluation of securitizations made by Tricolor Holdings, which recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. S&P Global Ratings suspended its ratings on six classes of automobile receivables-backed from ... [Read More]

Vervent takes on successor servicing role following Tricolor bankruptcy

Tuesday, Sep. 23, 2025, 10:12 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Vervent confirmed via a news release on Monday that it has been authorized to step in as a successor servicer in response to the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing by Tricolor Holdings. Previously designated as backup servicer, Vervent said it has ... [Read More]

Beginning of October marks initial availability of defi SOLUTIONS’ integration with Informed.IQ

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Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, 10:28 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
When October begins next week, clients who use defi SOLUTIONS should be able to use some new capabilities offered by Informed.IQ courtesy of a recent integration. According to a news release, lenders will be able to seamlessly integrate Informed.IQ’s vertical ... [Read More]

Informativ acquires Carmatic to offer unified solution for dealers & partners

Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, 10:23 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Earlier this month, Informativ introduced Verified Stips powered by TurboPass to boost underwriting. Then last week, the provider of fraud prevention, compliance, and credit technology for the automotive and consumer finance industries made an even more substantial move, acquiring Carmatic, ... [Read More]

New FICO report shows deterioration of scores among consumers already in auto portfolios

Friday, Sep. 19, 2025, 10:34 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The FICO Score Credit Insights report — a new analysis offering a detailed look at how consumer credit behaviors are evolving across the United States — contained some notable trends about auto financing, especially associated with the consumers already in ... [Read More]
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