TruDecision’s Parry defends current status of subprime auto finance
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 11:52 AM
Metrics that formed April’s Dealertrack Credit Availability Index ‘masked a more complex picture’
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 10:08 AM
NAF Association reveals next recipients of Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award & Summit Leadership Award
Friday, May. 8, 2026, 10:56 AM
This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
2 experts on implications of more interest-rate rises in 2023
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, 04:16 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While smaller than the increases policymakers unfurled last year, the Federal Reserve made the expected move on Wednesday of pushing the target for the Federal Funds Rate up by another 25 basis points to the 4.50% to 4.75% range. The ... [Read More]
ARA seeks nominations for 7 industry awards
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 05:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association said submissions are open for the 2023 NARS Industry Awards, which will be given during the 15th annual North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) on April 6-7 in Orlando, Fla. Awards will be handed out in seven ... [Read More]
Wise F&I rolls out enhanced tire & wheel coverage
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Sometimes your customers not only want their tires and wheels to function correctly, they want them to look sharp, too. To help, Wise F&I recently rolled out a product offering on Monday that includes tire and wheel protection, plus appearance ... [Read More]
Reynolds acquires American Guardian Warranty Services
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 04:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In a transaction one top executive called a “industry changing,” last week Reynolds and Reynolds announced the acquisition of American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS), a provider of vehicle service contracts, limited warranties and other F&I products and services. Reynolds said ... [Read More]
CFPB spots 3 improvements made by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While still on the watch for “cutting corners to fuel their profit model,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its annual report that details improvements made by the three largest credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The ... [Read More]
Informativ launches credit & compliance solution
Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, 05:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, Informativ announced a new, complete, and proactive credit and compliance offering. The service provider that includes Credit Bureau Connection (CBC), Dealer Safeguard Solutions and CreditDriver said this revamped solution brings together innovative, mobile-first consumer credit prequalification and lead ... [Read More]
700Credit rolls out latest fraud-prevention tool
Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, 05:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Executives from 700Credit recently released QuickScan, a mobile document verification and fraud detection platform that can provide dealerships with real-time confirmation of the legitimacy of a customer’s driver’s license and identity. The provider of credit, compliance, soft pulls and identity ... [Read More]
KBRA & DBRS Morningstar offer latest views of auto ABS performance
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, 03:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
During the same week as S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices noted the December auto reading, the newest analysis Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) revealed more performance softening based on data from the securitization market. KBRA said December remittance reports showed ... [Read More]
Sunbit fixed ops survey reinforces need for financing in service drive
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, 02:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Your customers’ need for financing might not just be prevalent in your dealership F&I office. The need could be significant in your service drive, too, based on a recently completed a survey of 1,100 fixed ops service professionals at more ... [Read More]
Portfolio elevates Childers to managing director, reveals new company logo
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, 04:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with a new company branding, Portfolio announced the promotion of Cliff Childers to the position of managing director, effective immediately. The company highlighted the 21-year industry veteran leads a national sales team driving reinsurance and F&I success for auto, ... [Read More]
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