Initial 2026 auto financing outlook still muted despite two positive trends
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, 10:57 AM
Protective finalizes Portfolio acquisition, its eighth since 2015
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, 09:28 AM
Edmunds: More than 26% of Q4 used- & new-car deliveries backed by monthly payments topping $1,000
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, 11:29 AM
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
The hidden costs of getting paid with Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas
As payment technologies evolve, so do the risks. Dealers are increasingly targeted by sophisticated fraud schemes, and compliance requirements are tightening. Dealer Pay CEO Julie Douglas recapped the current environment on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics during ... Listen Here
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 04:39 PM
A breakdown of real-world auto transportation fraud with Preowned Auto Logistics
Jeremy Louisos recapped three real-world examples of how fraud recently surfaced in the transportation space. The senior vice president of Preowned Auto Logistics also shared suggestions with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby on how firms can avoid similar situations. The ... Listen Here
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, 01:00 PM
ANALYSIS: Negative auto equity has doubled in 10 years
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, 04:13 PM
David Paris, J.D. Power
A new vehicle is one of the worst investments you can make. We’ve all heard it before: “Half the value is lost as soon as you drive it off the lot.” The fact is, however, that vehicles today are hanging ... [Read More]
RISC unveils recovery training specific to Massachusetts
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, 05:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Recovery professionals that conduct activities in Massachusetts now have another training opportunity to maintain their compliance knowledge. RISC recently launched the Massachusetts-specific collateral recovery training course as part of its CARS National Certification Program. The compliance services company emphasized that ... [Read More]
MaximTrak GO leverages text messages to generate F&I activity
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, 05:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, MaximTrak launched the latest tool available through its F&I platform by leveraging the capability and convenience of text messages. The company highlighted MaximTrak GO is designed to be a customer-driven, dealer-controlled menu presentation that can allow consumers to ... [Read More]
DigniFi broadens financing solutions to help dealers grow sales & service
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, 05:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DigniFi is looking to provide a financing option for dealership customers who might already be stretching their budget and then encounter a costly repair or other stumbling blocks to securing the necessary funds for vehicle delivery. On Wednesday, the company ... [Read More]
Auto-finance trends open 2020 on steady pace
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The experts at ALG, Cox Automotive and Edmunds spotted a stable start to 2020 on the auto-finance front, with annual percentage rate (APR) for used vehicles remaining nearly steady and APR on new models moving higher but not dramatically. Plus, ... [Read More]
Darwin’s newest F&I tool generates positive dealer reviews
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, 05:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Users such as Mastria Auto Group are enjoying the latest product from Darwin Automotive that became widely available for dealerships on Monday. The company released Darwin Online’s Fastlane, which is designed to improve the vehicle purchase or lease process so ... [Read More]
DealerCenter enhances connection with GWC Warranty and Nicholas Financial
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, 05:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cloud-based dealer management system provider DealerCenter finalized enhanced relationships with a subprime auto finance company and a provider of vehicle service contracts with the developments aimed at helping independent dealers. According to separate news releases, DealerCenter now has improved connections ... [Read More]
AUL promotes Fleites to dual executive role as CIO and COO
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, 05:46 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AUL Corp. thinks so highly of chief information officer Jose Fleites that the F&I provider promoted him this week to a dual executive position. AUL president and chief executive officer Jimmy Atkinson appointed Fleites to the role of chief operating ... [Read More]
CFPB offers clarity on what constitutes ‘abusiveness’
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, 05:44 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Finance companies and other service providers involved with auto financing now have a bit more clarity about what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau constitutes as abusive practices. Last week, the bureau issued a policy statement providing what the regulator called ... [Read More]
As projected, Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, 03:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Earlier this month, the American Bankers Association Economic Advisory Committee projected that the Federal Reserve wouldn’t adjust interest rates. Thus far, the forecast from that collection of 15 bank economists is holding true as the Federal Open Market Committee voted ... [Read More]
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