Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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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
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
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
Auto financing availability ticks slightly higher to finish 2021
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Well, perhaps auto financing is starting to look more like it did before the pandemic wreaked havoc on so much of our daily lives. Cox Automotive said that access to auto credit expanded slightly in December, based on the Dealertrack Auto ... [Read More]
AutoPayPlus hires another former EFG Companies executive
Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, 04:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Another executive who spent time at EFG Companies now is a part of the leadership team at AutoPayPlus by US Equity Advantage. The provider of biweekly payment processing announced through a news release on Monday that Hollis Goode has joined ... [Read More]
Resource Hub
Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth
Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!
How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders
Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist
Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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StoneEagle elevates VP of product to be next COO
Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, 04:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Monday, StoneEagle announced the promotion of one of its executives to be its new chief operating officer. Selected for this role for the provider of automotive menu, F&I and service metrics is Damar Christopher, who will work cross-functionally to ... [Read More]
Hudson Cook names 2 new partners
Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, 03:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In a move that became effective on the first day of 2022, Hudson Cook promoted two of its attorneys to equity partners of the firm that serves dealerships and finance companies. According to a news release, the firm’s two newest ... [Read More]
Edmunds projects new records for monthly payments
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, 04:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Monthly payments for both used- and new-vehicle financing is projected to break records, according to data gathered and tracked by Edmunds. [Read More]
Equifax to incorporate BNPL info into credit reports
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, 03:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Scores of consumers now are leveraging Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings by some retailers. To help auto finance companies evaluate applicants who might have BNPL commitments during the underwriting process, Equifax recently announced that the company is furthering its ... [Read More]
REPAY acquires Payix in deal that could be worth $115M
Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, 05:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The first business day of 2022 included an acquisition involving two firms focused on getting payments for their automotive clients as well as customers in other industries. Repay Holdings Corp. (REPAY), a provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, on Monday announced ... [Read More]
National Auto Care finished 2021 with 1 more acquisition
Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, 04:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
National Auto Care (NAC) made one more acquisition before closing out 2021. Capping a string of moves throughout the year, NAC senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions Courtney Hoffman announced that the company — which provides F&I products, administration, ... [Read More]
Auto defaults make largest monthly rise in more than a year
Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experts from Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian all noticed some deterioration in auto finance performance before 2021 finished. Released four days before Christmas, data through November for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices showed ... [Read More]
Former EFG executive takes role at AutoPayPlus
Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, 02:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
John Stephens is bringing more than 30 years of automotive experience to AutoPayPlus by US Equity Advantage. The biweekly payment processing provider announced this week that Stephens has joined the company as chief sales officer. Most recently, Stephens served as ... [Read More]
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