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The Spark Between EVs & CPO

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM

In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here

Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM

Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here

Ted Berlovich of Clutch

Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM

Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

Senate Banking Committee Republicans want answers from CFPB director nominee

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Friday, Jul. 16, 2021, 03:20 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Senate wrangling over the nominee to be the new director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau became even more intense this week. The dozen Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee sent a letter to Rohit Chopra stemming from ... [Read More]

American Recovery Service names Osborne as chief services officer

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Friday, Jul. 16, 2021, 03:16 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

American Recovery Service (ARS) recently expanded its executive team by promoting Cortney Osborne to be chief services officer. With nearly 20 years of industry experience and moderator of the Women in Auto Finance honoree panels during Used Car Week, ARS ... [Read More]

June Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index improves

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Thursday, Jul. 15, 2021, 02:59 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

While consumer confidence might be mixed, Cox Automotive discovered more access to credit last month for potential vehicle buyers who needed it — especially if they had stronger credit backgrounds. According to the newest Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index released ... [Read More]

Constant & Alkami partner to enhance back-office processes for banks & credit unions

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Wednesday, Jul. 14, 2021, 06:31 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Paper and forms sometimes still are a major part of auto financing, especially in connection with servicing and loss mitigation processes that are normally handled by people in the middle and back office who rely on manual processes and green-screen ... [Read More]

Allied Solutions ‘really moves the needle’ with modeling acquisition

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Wednesday, Jul. 14, 2021, 04:37 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Allied Solutions recently expanded its portfolio of partnerships by aligning with Tracers and Illinois Bankers Business Services (IBBS). On Tuesday, the provider of insurance, lending, risk management and data-enabled products to financial institutions broadened its portfolio again, but this time ... [Read More]

RateGenius: Refinancing approvals jump to record high in June

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

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