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Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Talking about the car business in the US & Canada with Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership
Monday, Apr. 13, 2026, 03:50 PM
As Cherokee Media Group was getting ready to host the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami, Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership spent some time with Nick Zulovich for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Smith recapped some of ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions reviews Q1, pinpoints signals of loan health
Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026, 07:55 PM
John Elias and Peter Krall of Allied Solutions returned for another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias and Krall recapped some of the most notable developments in auto finance from the first quarter of 2026. The Allied ... Listen Here

4 components of Protective Asset Protection’s revamped appearance coverage

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, 10:51 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Sometimes a vehicle’s paint needs a touchup. That’s what Protective Asset Protection did with one of its F&I offerings. This week, Protection Asset Protection refreshed its paint and fabric product, which is now called Appearance Protection The company highlighted this ... [Read More]

Arra Finance moves into next stage of business growth with new credit from Goldman Sachs

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, 10:50 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While reiterating that it has finalized its acquisition of the auto finance division of Crescent Bank, Arra Finance also announced this week that it has increased its funding capital sources. With the completion of these key business developments, Arra Finance ... [Read More]

Edmunds: Used-car buyers committing to $1,000 monthly payments at new record

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, 10:07 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Edmunds reported the number of consumers who committed to a monthly payment of $1,000 or more when financing a used or new vehicle during the third quarter continues to be high, with a new record surfacing among used vehicles. According ... [Read More]

Cornerstone Advisors research on what subprime & near-prime consumers want from banks & credit unions

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 11:41 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New research from Cornerstone Advisors showed a path that could benefit banks and credit unions and consumers with subprime or near-prime credit scores. The provider of business and technology consulting services for banks, credit unions, and fintech firms estimated that ... [Read More]

F&I Sentinel hires chief product and technology officer

Another former Manheim Canada exec joins Otolane
Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025, 10:12 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Sentinel on Tuesday announced the appointment of Stuart Granger as chief product and technology officer. The company said Granger will lead its next phase of product innovation, advancing its mission to make F&I product lifecycle management more efficient, compliant, ... [Read More]

TransUnion connects student-loan performance concerns to auto finance

Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 10:23 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A new survey from TransUnion highlighted a growing concern related to student loans that might impact your auto-finance portfolio. TransUnion said millions of delinquent federal student loan borrowers are bracing for the possible resumption of involuntary collections by the U.S. ... [Read More]

S&P Global Ratings modifies views of Lendbuzz & SAFCO securitizations

Kinetic Advantage finalizes first securitization
Monday, Sep. 29, 2025, 10:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Subprime auto finance securitizations are being watched even more than usual nowadays. Late on Friday, S&P Global Ratings adjusted its ratings of securitizations provided by Lendbuzz and Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO). According to a news release, S&P Global Ratings ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: Tricolor’s failure is an opportunity for dealers

Friday, Sep. 26, 2025, 09:58 AM
Chance Mayfield, Carfluent
The recent collapse of Tricolor Holdings presents a significant opportunity for auto dealers. Tricolor’s business model was unique in that it specifically targeted the Hispanic and Spanish-speaking community. With the company’s sudden bankruptcy and subsequent liquidation, its customers are left ... [Read More]

AFSA & ABA seek collaboration to reduce fraud in auto finance & elsewhere

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025, 10:47 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Both the American Financial Services Association and the American Bankers Association welcomed the dialogue during a hearing last week hosted by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Lawmakers and industry advocates discussed several financial scams currently affecting consumers and lenders, ... [Read More]

ARA forms new committee focused on agent safety

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, 12:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association recently formed another committee. President Vaughn Clemmons said this one “was established to tackle one of the greatest challenges in our profession: ensuring the safety and protection of repossession agents.” ARA said its Recovery Agent Protection ... [Read More]

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