
As delinquency continues to rise, consumers’ view on buying vehicles deteriorates, too
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Auto credit availability improves slightly again in September
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 11:52 AM

Top 10 states where rates on auto financing are rising most
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 11:46 AM
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Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 08:49 PM
PureCars CEO Lauren Donalson
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Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 03:53 PM
CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company’s Journey from Used-Car ‘Challenger’ to ‘Leader’
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Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:15 PM
Experienced former regulatory leader joins YASSI board of directors
Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025, 10:59 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Yotta Automated Software Solutions (YASSI), a provider of live vehicle and title data intelligence for the vehicle, lending and insurance industries, welcomed Anne Ferro to its board of directors this week. Ferro possesses more than three decades of leadership experience ... [Read More]
Ascent Dealer Services hires Mercer as VP of sales
Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025, 10:56 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Ascent Dealer Services announced the appointment of James Mercer as vice president of sales for the provider of F&I solutions. Mercer brings nearly 20 years of experience in the automotive insurance sector. Most recently, he served as divisional ... [Read More]
FTC addresses frequently asked questions connected with Safeguards Rule and dealers
Monday, Jun. 16, 2025, 08:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Remember when compliance experts spent years discussing the Safeguards Rule? You know, the mandate that requires non-banking financial institutions, such as car dealers, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program to keep their customers’ information safe? Well, the ... [Read More]
Fed forecast: Experts see interest rates holding steady
Monday, Jun. 16, 2025, 08:51 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experts from Comerica Bank and S&P Global Ratings expect the Federal Reserve to maintain a steady course involving interest rates during this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. But experts and policymakers are keeping close watches of the job ... [Read More]
Experian & Plaid collaborate for real-time cashflow insights to reinforce credit decisions
Friday, Jun. 13, 2025, 11:34 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian and Plaid want to make consumer activities involving cash more useful for auto-finance companies and other lenders. The companies recently announced a strategic collaboration aimed at lowering barriers to accessing cashflow solutions and expanding financial inclusion. Now, banks, credit ... [Read More]
AFSA expresses major concerns about changes involving FTC’s Holder Rule
Friday, Jun. 13, 2025, 11:27 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association recently responded to the Federal Trade Commission’s request for feedback about regulations that create impediments to competition. AFSA president-elect Celia Winslow sent a letter sharing concerns about how the FTC has shifted policy regarding the ... [Read More]
Cox Automotive spots more modest improvement in auto credit availability in May
Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025, 10:08 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps finance companies are acknowledging that they’re going to have to absorb a bit more risk to keep origination objectives within reach. Cox Automotive reported this week that the May Dealertrack Credit Availability Index showed a modest improvement in auto ... [Read More]
Arra Finance to acquire Crescent Bank’s auto-financing division
Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2025, 05:00 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The short history of Arra Finance already includes some of the most significant moments a new operation can have. The company specializing in subprime auto financing launched in spring 2022, then last summer gained new ownership with an asset management ... [Read More]
REPAY bolsters integration with MeridianLink to boost payment processing for banks & credit unions
Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2025, 01:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Quarterly updates have shown consumers are struggling to maintain their monthly payments for auto financing and other credit products. So, Repay Holdings Corp. is making sure that its vertically integrated payment solutions perform well, thus announcing new enhancements to the ... [Read More]
Agora claims ‘milestone accomplishment’ with rated asset-backed securitization
Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2025, 11:18 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Agora Data secured what it called a “milestone accomplishment” toward strengthening its position in the multi-billion-dollar public capital markets. The fintech innovator of advanced capital solutions in subprime and non-prime consumer finance on Tuesday announced the successful completion of its ... [Read More]
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