Credit availability steady in January as negative equity climbs and terms stretch
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 10:55 AM
Voting closes on President’s Day for 10 industry awards to be given at NARS 2026
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 01:00 PM
Labor scene still murky, creating potential headwind for automotive
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 10:38 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
RateGenius: Refinancing approvals jump to record high in June
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2021, 02:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps your finance company is slightly tightening some underwriting strategy when a contract is first originated at the time of vehicle delivery. But some shops evidently are loosening a bit when refinancing contracts, as RateGenius is seeing the highest approval ... [Read More]
Conflict arises as new FTC chair sets investigative priorities for next decade
Monday, Jul. 12, 2021, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Less than a month after being confirmed as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan gained approval on a partisan vote for the regulator to proceed via a series of resolutions authorizing investigations into key law enforcement priorities for ... [Read More]
KBRA spots rising risk for 4 finance companies as unemployment benefits diminish in 26 states
Thursday, Jul. 8, 2021, 01:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) examined how states are modifying their use of federal unemployment benefit programs connected to the pandemic and identified four finance companies whose automotive securitizations might have the most resulting risk exposure. Analysts recapped in a ... [Read More]
Allied Solutions grows partnership portfolio through alliances with Tracers & IBA
Wednesday, Jul. 7, 2021, 03:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Allied Solutions is continuing to forge industry relationships aimed at enhancing output for all firms involved. The newest one with Tracers — a cloud-based public and private records research software — is designed to create an “all-in-one” resource for improving ... [Read More]
PODCAST: StoneEagle has career recommendations after compiling latest F&I metrics
Wednesday, Jul. 7, 2021, 03:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
When StoneEagle F&I senior vice president of business development Joe St. John worked as a dealership manager, he taped a dime to the phones of store employees in the finance department to remind them of the revenue goal for every ... [Read More]
Santander Consumer USA considering offer for outstanding shares
Tuesday, Jul. 6, 2021, 12:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Santander Consumer USA Holdings (SC) has a significant decision to make. According to a news release distributed just before the Fourth of July weekend, the subprime auto finance company announced that it has received a non-binding proposal from its majority ... [Read More]
A new alliance for F&I: J.D. Power and JM&A Group
Friday, Jul. 2, 2021, 02:02 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
J.D. Power and JM&A Group are leveraging their collective finance-industry knowledge, forming a strategic alliance to develop jointly branded F&I products and services for auto dealers and buyers nationwide. Focused initially on a suite of warranties and service contracts designed ... [Read More]
Nortridge taps Davis to be chief product officer with growth in mind
Friday, Jul. 2, 2021, 02:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Nortridge Software wants to grow so the company created a new position for an executive who has been with the company for 18 years. This week, Nortridge announced that Bret Davis will fill the newly created role of chief product ... [Read More]
Edmunds spots new record in used market, notable jump in average down payments
Thursday, Jul. 1, 2021, 02:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Finance companies appear to be mitigating some risk amid soaring vehicle prices, asking dealerships to collect more in down payments from consumers before the contract enters a portfolio. The second-quarter data compiled by Edmunds seems to reinforce that potential scenario, ... [Read More]
Top 5 metro areas & smaller cities where consumers spend most and least on loans & insurance
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2021, 03:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Reading have more in common than just being three cities in Pennsylvania. A report generated by doxo, an innovative web and mobile bill pay service, showed the trio from the Keystone State is among locations where consumers are ... [Read More]
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