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
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
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
F&I Sentinel welcomes Zucco to leadership team
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, 04:46 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
According to a news release distributed this week, Scott Zucco joined F&I Sentinel as vice president of sales, in a move effective Jan. 3. The automotive compliance and regulatory risk mitigation solutions provider highlighted Zucco is “an accomplished sales professional ... [Read More]
ARA releases policy statement connected with FTC Safeguards Rule
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, 04:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association (ARA) recently released a policy statement associated with the revamped Safeguards Rule set to be implemented by the Federal Trade Commission in June. In connection with the mandate, ARA specifically believes recovery professionals should engage in ... [Read More]
Auto defaults finish 2022 with largest sequential rise in more than 5 years
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, 03:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto defaults closed 2022 with the first double-digit rise in the default rate in more than five years. On Tuesday, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released data through December for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The auto rate ... [Read More]
Westlake now servicing portfolios from Car Capital & Nicholas
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Westlake Portfolio Management grew its servicing department by reaching agreements with two companies that specialize in the subprime auto space. Last week, Westlake announced it formed a servicing partnership with Nicholas Financial, an auto and consumer finance company based in ... [Read More]
PassTime strengthens executive leadership with new EVP of sales
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, 03:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PassTime reinforced its executive team last week. The provider of advanced asset tracking solutions announced it has hired Mike Roberts a new executive vice president of sales. PassTime highlighted Roberts joined the team from Kenwood USA and is an executive ... [Read More]
Legal roundup: GAP refunds in Colorado & retail fraud in Wisconsin
Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, 03:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Recent developments from both federal- and state-level law enforcement include matters associated with refunds connected to guaranteed automobile protection (GAP) as well as a dealership defrauding consumers. Connected to industry-wide compliance challenges highlighted multiple times by Allied Solutions, Colorado attorney ... [Read More]
5 findings from Open Lending’s vehicle accessibility survey
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, 03:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Open Lending Corp. recently offered a in-depth reminder for when a finance company decides to buy that installment contract, especially for an applicant in need of reliable transportation. The provider of analytics, risk-based pricing, risk modeling and default insurance to auto ... [Read More]
Allied Solutions opens year with acquisition, promotion & integration
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 04:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Allied Solutions began 2023 with a trio of significant moves, including an acquisition, a key executive promotion as well as an integration with another service provider in the collections space. The newest announcement arrived on Tuesday when Allied Solutions said ... [Read More]
Launcher integrates with Truework to provide income & employment verifications
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 04:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Launcher recently finalized another partnership to help finance companies shore up their underwriting. The technology provider specializing in originations announced an integration of Launcher’s appTRAKER Loan Origination System (LOS) with Truework, which provides immediate access to income and employment data ... [Read More]
Auto defaults remain stable, as credit availability tightens
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 04:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Following a month when the auto default rate remained steady, credit availability for new paper tightened. Those findings are among the latest observations from Cox Automotive, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian. Based on data through November for the S&P/Experian ... [Read More]
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