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
Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
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
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
3 associations urge Illinois governor to nix rate-cap measure
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, 03:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association, in collaboration with the Illinois Financial Services Association, the Independent Finance Association of Illinois and the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, sent a letter on Friday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to state their “grave concerns” about a ... [Read More]
Portfolio taps Neuenschwander to succeed Haugen as CSO
Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, 03:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Portfolio chief sales officer Dan Haugen has retired in a move effective Dec. 31. And the F&I solutions provider didn’t have to look far for a replacement, turning to David Neuenschwander, president of National Automotive Experts and NWAN, the Strongsville, ... [Read More]
More regulatory changes: FTC chairman resigns, too
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, 07:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A day after the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau resigned, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission made the same decision. FTC chairman Joseph Simons announced his resignation from the agency on Thursday. While the decision to leave ... [Read More]
Dealertrack: Credit availability down year-over-year
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, 04:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While Cox Automotive discovered a bit of improvement in vehicle affordability, one of its divisions determined that credit availability is tightening when compared to a year ago as well as before the pandemic intensified. According to the Dealertrack Auto Credit ... [Read More]
CFPB director resigns soon after Biden’s inauguration
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, 08:17 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
An hour after President Joe Biden took the oath of office on Wednesday, Kathleen Kraninger resigned as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Kraninger said in a post on Twitter along with her resignation letter: “As requested by the ... [Read More]
Reflecting on ‘pivots, challenges and opportunities’ within collections
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, 07:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A new report by TransUnion and Aite Group examined the entire collections world, highlighting that outstanding balances in all credit segments declined by more than $8 billion from the end of 2019 to the midpoint of 2020. And experts see ... [Read More]
6 EFG executives project F&I activities during first half of 2021
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, 04:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Several industry forecasts already have been released, including one focused on overall used-vehicle sales, retailing of certified pre-owned models as well as the potential swelling of repossessions. This week, six executives from EFG Companies shared their expectations for how the ... [Read More]
Auto defaults remain unchanged in December
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, 03:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Much on the default front remained unchanged to close 2020. Among the readings to finish the last year in that category was auto default. According to data through December released Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian, the December ... [Read More]
Vehicle Affordability Index improves to close 2020
Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, 04:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For consumers hoping they could stretch their finances to acquire a new vehicle, the newest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index (VAI) offered a bit of uplifting news on Friday. Analysts discovered affordability improved in December, as represented by median ... [Read More]
Biden reveals nominees to lead CFPB & SEC
Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, 04:38 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
President-Elect Joe Biden announced a number of key administration posts on Monday, including his choices to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Biden picked Rohit Chopra, currently a commissioner with the Federal Trade Commission, ... [Read More]
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