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The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

DOWC enhances products associated with COVID-19 with PaymentShield

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With unemployment still at significantly high levels, Dealer Owned Warranty Co. (DOWC) recently introduced a vehicle-payment assistance program to add to its suite of F&I products. The provider and administrator of F&I products explained PaymentShield can provide reimbursement for up to ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Verifying income during times of high unemployment

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday morning that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2.5 million in May, and the unemployment rate declined by 1.4 percentage points to 13.3%. “These improvements in the labor market reflected a ... [Read More]

KBRA cautions finance companies about misuse of contract modifications

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In a separate letter where the firm’s president and chief executive officer acknowledged, “the news will not always be positive,” Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) compiled a lengthy report this week, examining the potential long-term ramifications of finance companies making ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: How to improve your compliance framework

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Vladimir Kovacevic, Inovatec
Many automotive lenders face challenges today associated with maintaining compliance in all facets of their business. Automotive loan compliance requires knowledge of federal regulations that govern applications, processes and practices. While it can be assumed lenders strive to remain compliant to ... [Read More]

PWI unveils VSC enhancements, vehicle reclassifications, plan expansions and product discounts

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Preferred Warranties Inc. (PWI) is looking to give dealers more tools as they resume used-vehicle sales in the face of a COVID-19 retail slowdown. The KAR Global business unit on Wednesday announced comprehensive enhancements and savings on protection plan offerings. “Many ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Receivables Management Association International executive director on collections and more

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
After being one of the experts who participated during a webinar orchestrated by DRN in April, Receivables Management Association International executive director Jan Stieger discussed collections and more during this special episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Stieger also touched ... [Read More]

Wells Fargo to stop accepting consumer applications from ‘majority’ of independent stores

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Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Wells Fargo closed 2019 by holding 3.67% of the auto-finance market, according to data from Experian Automotive shared exclusively with SubPrime Auto Finance News. That market share positioned the bank to rank sixth in Experian’s data set. But the decision ... [Read More]

Average new-car APRs drop to levels not seen since 2013; used stays nearly steady

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Edmunds discovered interest rates for new vehicles financed in May dropped to the lowest level seen by the industry in nearly seven years. Meanwhile, Edmunds indicated that rates for used-vehicle financing remain nearly steady compared to both this time last ... [Read More]

MenuMetric, 700Credit finalize F&I integration

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
MenuMetric and 700Credit recently formed an alliance in an effort to help vehicle dealerships as well as marine, RV, and powersports stores. The provider of credit reports, compliance solutions and consumer pre-qualification products and the web-based F&I menu platform offering ... [Read More]

RISC unveils 2 new state-specific collateral recovery certification courses

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Soon after deciding to waive membership and education fees for current and any new RISC Pro members through July 1, RISC launched two additional, state-specific collateral recovery training courses as part of its growing CARS National Certification Program. The compliance ... [Read More]

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