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Credit availability steady in January as negative equity climbs and terms stretch
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 10:55 AM
Despite ‘mixed year’ for subprime, S&P Global Ratings watches auto ABS volume generate another record in 2025
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 10:59 AM
Debt Awareness Week meant to be ‘wake-up call’
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 10:21 AM
Kevin Roberts of CarGurus on 2026 Used-Car Market
Kevin Roberts, who is director of economic and market intelligence at CarGurus, is back on the show to talk about the hot start to 2026 for the retail used-car market. Roberts and Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby discuss ... Listen Here
Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, 07:18 PM
Cox Automotive on the vanishing divide between wholesale & retail
Used Car Week 2025 extended the ongoing conversation about how the wholesale and retail portions of the used-car market aren’t quite as distinct as they used to be. Cherokee Media Group’s Bill Zadeits hosted a fireside chat about the subject ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
2025 Women in Remarketing honorees describe their careers, industry changes & more
One of the foundational parts of Used Car Week each year is the lively conversation among the Women in Remarketing honorees. Moderated again by Brenda Rios of award program sponsor, Ally, hear the valuable perspectives and wisdom from some of ... Listen Here
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 09:43 AM
KBRA spots more credit deterioration within auto ABS
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, 03:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
What Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has been discussing for much of the year continues to come to fruition. Analysts said July remittance reports showed a second straight month of deteriorating credit performance and declining recovery rates across securitized prime ... [Read More]
PAR promotes 2 executives who have more than 20 years with parent company
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, 03:02 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PAR North America (PAR) promoted a pair of its executives on Thursday, rewarding them for being with KAR Global for more than 20 years combined. Taking on more responsibility for the business unit whose clients range from the largest banks, ... [Read More]
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Used Car Turn Vendor Management Checklist
Vehicles touch multiple vendors before they ever hit the lot, and when approvals, communication, and invoices are scattered, delays are...
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Credit tightens again in July as new-car prices soar to record high
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, 02:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As Cox Automotive senior economist Charles Chesbrough noted, credit availability is one of the headwinds against used-vehicle retail sales. While still more available than this time last year, the Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index declined for the consecutive month in ... [Read More]
Protective Asset Protection recaps 60-year journey of F&I services
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, 03:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Protective Asset Protection is celebrating 60 years of service this month as a provider of F&I products that help protect each vehicle investment while equipping dealers with the F&I products they need to instill confidence and trust in their customers. ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance founder Don Foss passes away
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, 02:17 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Credit Acceptance said late on Monday that founder Don Foss passed away on Sunday from complications arising from an aggressive form of cancer. He was surrounded by his family, according to the company announcement. Specializing in subprime auto financing, Credit ... [Read More]
SBA agrees with 4 industry associations to delay Safeguards Rule implementation
Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, 04:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Now even another government agency thinks implementation of the enhanced Safeguards Rule from the Federal Trade Commission should be delayed. Recently, the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy delivered a letter to the FTC, echoing many of the points ... [Read More]
DriveItAway launches PHEV subscription to ownership program with Chapman Auto Group
Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 01:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DriveItAway Holdings made another advancement on Friday related to its mission “to make driving and owning an EV truly affordable for all.” The provider of subscription-to-purchase technology announced that it recently launched its electric vehicle program with the Ford Escape ... [Read More]
Flagship asks McKie to lead charge into direct-to-consumer financing
Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 01:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Flagship Credit Acceptance wants to grow its portfolio through its entry into direct-to-consumer financing, so this week, the company hired Rob McKie as chief direct lending officer to lead that endeavor. Flagship highlighted through a news release that McKie brings ... [Read More]
Ally tops J.D. Power dealer financing satisfaction charts in subprime for second straight year
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, 02:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial topped the ranking among subprime auto finance companies for the second consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study, which was released on Thursday. Ally Financial ranked highest in overall dealer satisfaction among ... [Read More]
2 alleged arson incidents concern ARA about insurance
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, 07:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two alleged arson incidents in a three-month span in the storage lots at repossession agents in Arizona and Illinois has the American Recovery Association quite concerned for a myriad of reasons. ARA recapped in a news release that 18 vehicles ... [Read More]
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