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The Spark Between EVs & CPO

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM

In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here

Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM

Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here

Ted Berlovich of Clutch

Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM

Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

Reynolds acquires American Guardian Warranty Services

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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

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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

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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

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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

KBRA december 2022 charts for web

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

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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

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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]

F&I Sentinel welcomes Zucco to leadership team

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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

FTC sends annual report to CFPB recapping activities regarding financial acts

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

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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]

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