AFSA & NIADA welcome halt of discretionary publication of complaint narratives & visualizations by CFPB
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, 10:34 AM
Edmunds on depth of ‘The Vanishing Affordable Used Car’
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 10:17 AM
PODCAST: Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 09:25 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions explains why origination is episodic, but servicing is continuous
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development for Allied Solutions, is back as the guest for another sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias explains why current market conditions, affordability pressures and changing vehicle values are combining ... Listen Here
Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a ... Listen Here
Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
One of the notable findings from TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president ... Listen Here
50 more modules added to Assurant Virtual Learning Platform
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealership F&I personnel now have more training options from Assurant. The firm recently expanded its content library by adding 50 new “soft skill” modules to the Assurant Virtual Learning Platform, an on-demand eLearning system. “During these unprecedented times, we wanted ... [Read More]
PODCAST: More insurance options for repo agents
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For most consumers, they have a variety of options and carriers when it comes to insurance. For repossession agents, availability and choices aren’t so robust, because of the complexity of the business, among other factors. However, the landscape appears to be ... [Read More]
Nissan captive enters $5M consent order with CFPB
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a consent order in the auto-finance industry for the second time in less than a month; this time with Nissan’s captive. According to a news release distributed on Tuesday, the bureau said it found ... [Read More]
Prestige Financial Services promotes Hyde to be president
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
An executive previously honored as one of the industry’s Movers & Shakers by SubPrime Auto Finance News now is the president of the Prestige Financial Services. The business enterprise group within the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies will be ... [Read More]
Equifax snapshot gives glimpse of current subprime volume
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Equifax recently offered a week-long snapshot of auto financing originated during the middle of September, revealing the amount of subprime financing providers are booking. According to Equifax estimates during the week of Sept. 13, the industry generated 14,100 retail installment ... [Read More]
APCO Holdings honored among the 2020 Best and Brightest Companies in the Nation
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
APCO Holdings recently made it to a prestigious list of successful companies for the fifth time. The administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands was named one of the 2020 Best and ... [Read More]
defi SOLUTIONS names new CEO
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
There’s been a change in the top leadership position at defi SOLUTIONS. On Friday, the company that partners with captives, banks, credit unions and finance companies to help them transform their operations announced the appointment of Tom Allanson as chief ... [Read More]
CPS receives $135M acquisition pitch from Auto Experience
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Quite an example of public negotiating surfaced on Thursday, with a subprime auto finance company that’s been in operation for nearly 30 years being called “significantly undervalued.” Auto Experience, a firm led by one of the founders of Exeter Finance ... [Read More]
CFPB emphasizes 3 elements for possible early termination of consent orders
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Finance companies that reach consent orders with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau received a bit more clarity about them this week. The bureau issued a policy statement on applications for early termination of consent orders that outlines process for entities ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Experian on growing depth, value of alternative data
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
According to Experian’s latest State of Alternative Credit Data report, 80% of consumers feel including items such as utility or mobile phone payment history would have a positive impact on their credit score. And nearly 90% of finance believe alternative ... [Read More]
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