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
Survey: 6 privileges student loan borrowers would give up for debt forgiveness
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, 03:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As your finance company’s underwriting department receives applications from your dealership network, there’s a notable possibility the person looking to acquire a vehicle also is carrying a fair amount of student loan debt. According to a recent estimate from the ... [Read More]
New website offers VSCs after vehicle delivery to increase dealer F&I sales
Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, 04:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Another provider entered the F&I marketplace this year to connect with consumers who did not opt to secure a vehicle service contract (VSC) at the time of their new- or used-vehicle purchase. Vincent Odoardi, managing partner of Bedford Chrysler Dodge ... [Read More]
Hudson Cook partner among 4 picked for CFPB taskforce on federal consumer financial law
Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, 02:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association applauded one of the first actions of 2020 made by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). A Hudson Cook partner is among the four members who will serve on the bureau’s taskforce on federal consumer ... [Read More]
Veros Credit points to 2 components fueling origination gains and dealer satisfaction
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, 04:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Veros Credit attributed two specific performance metrics and critical enhancements that pushed the subprime auto finance company to a record-breaking year in 2019 and boosted dealer satisfaction to an all-time high. According to a news release sent to SubPrime Auto ... [Read More]
Experian: Average credit scores at highest level in 9 years
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, 07:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian confirmed what you might also be seeing in your F&I office or underwriting department. Consumer credit scores are generally getting a bit higher. According to its annual State of Credit report, Experian said Americans' average credit score has increased ... [Read More]
Secure Collateral Management reiterates payment pledge to repo agents
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, 07:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Secure Collateral Management (SCM) highlighted that its network of repossession agents has grown by 300% since 2013. And the skip-tracing provider and forwarding company is looking to stay on that trajectory by reiterating its pledge about paying those agents when ... [Read More]
November auto defaults remain below recent cyclical peaks
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, 03:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While default data for the closing month of 2019 is still a couple of weeks away from being released, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian previously shared their default metrics for November. And the auto-finance metric remained below the cyclical ... [Read More]
Average APR on used & new financing softens as 2019 closes
Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, 04:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While most used-vehicle financing metrics closed 2019 at a steady pace, Edmunds noticed the average interest rate for a new-vehicle retail installment contract fell for the third month in a row in December, dropping to its lowest point since February ... [Read More]
Santander completes purchase of $1.1 billion auto loan portfolio
Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, 05:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Just before Christmas, Santander Consumer USA Holdings wrapped up the purchase of a $1.1 billion indirect vehicle loan portfolio from Gateway One Lending & Finance, the finance company announced. Also included in the deal is an additional conversion of $0.5 ... [Read More]
Partnership could bring continued expansion for Westlake Financial
Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, 05:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Westlake Financial and Nowcom Corp. say that their new strategic partnership with Source One Financial Corp. allows Westlake expansion to continue in what they say is a large and growing Canadian non-prime automotive finance market. Through the partnership, Westlake will provide backing for ... [Read More]
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