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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

F&I Sentinel rolls out 3 enhancements to manage product cancellations

Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025, 01:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Sentinel on Wednesday announced its first significant platform upgrade since the acquisition of aftermarket refund solution provider Express Recoveries from Cox Automotive last year. Executives highlighted these upgrades are a result of incorporating the Express Recoveries platform into F&I ... [Read More]

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]

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The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence

AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market

Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals

Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents

As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)

Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance

Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos

Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI

The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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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

FTC outlines 3 goals for improved digital economy
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

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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

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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]
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