As subprime space keeps changing, how long can average terms stretch?
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:16 AM
TransUnion updates auto performance, shares research about K-shaped path of overall consumer credit market
Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, 10:10 AM
Reviewing FICO & FSA data to see how much student loans could be impacting your auto-finance portfolio
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 10:13 AM
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Artificial Intelligence
CARS Protection Plus taps Circuitry.ai Warranty Decision Intelligence to help adjusters resolve claims faster
Wednesday, May. 6, 2026, 10:38 AM
DealerOn’s dual launch includes AI search visibility platform, ‘intelligent layer’ touching full dealership
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 03:28 PM
Newest Experian tool designed to reduce risk within AI-driven commerce
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:19 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
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
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]
AUL pinpoints 9 F&I tips & trends for remainder of 2022
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, 03:48 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AUL Corp. senior vice president of sales and marketing Paul McCarthy identified nine F&I tips and trends he sees being in play for dealerships for remainder of the year. McCarthy touched on topics such as what’s on the dealership website ... [Read More]
Ga. woman sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison for complex fraud scheme
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, 01:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Federal authorities secured at least one conviction of an individual orchestrating a complex fraud scheme that could have impacted your dealership or finance company. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for district of South Carolina, Quinae ... [Read More]
PODCAST: New F&I series with leading consultant Becky Chernek
Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, 08:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
One of the leading F&I consultants agreed to begin a new monthly series as part of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Becky Chernek opened the series by giving her perspectives on what’s changed in the finance office since the pandemic arrived ... [Read More]
Westlake gives largest donation in southern California to 2022 Ronald McDonald Walk for Kids
Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, 08:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Friday, Westlake Financial highlighted one of its latest philanthropy endeavors. The finance company said it partnered with Ronald McDonald’s 2022 Walk for Kids and donated $72,000, one of the largest donations in southern California thus far. Westlake indicated the ... [Read More]
Carvana rolls out co-signer option
Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, 03:18 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
What’s often been done in special finance departments at physical dealerships now is being leveraged by Carvana — at least in South Carolina. The online used-vehicle retailer said this week that to make its vehicle financing qualification process easier for ... [Read More]
TransUnion: Delinquencies continue on normalization path
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, 02:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While TransUnion spotted noticeable rises of consumer debt levels in many credit segments, experts also are seeing normalization of delinquencies. That’s the main theme of TransUnion’s Q2 2022 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) released on Thursday. “Consumers are facing ... [Read More]
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