TruDecision’s Parry defends current status of subprime auto finance
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 11:52 AM
Metrics that formed April’s Dealertrack Credit Availability Index ‘masked a more complex picture’
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 10:08 AM
NAF Association reveals next recipients of Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award & Summit Leadership Award
Friday, May. 8, 2026, 10:56 AM
This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Westlake absorbs third portfolio of discontinued finance company since May
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020, 03:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the third time in the past year, Westlake Portfolio Management (WPM) — a division of Westlake Financial Services — is absorbing the accounts of a finance company that has departed the business during the span of the coronavirus pandemic. ... [Read More]
ARA seeking member help to defend rights for vehicle repossessions
Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020, 03:33 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association is communicating with state and federal officials regarding potential policy “that if passed would devastate our businesses over the coming months in ways that most would not be able to recover from,” according to a recent ... [Read More]
NAF Association postpones annual Non-Prime Automotive Financing Conference
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020, 05:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
According to an email message from the organization distributed on Tuesday, the National Automotive Finance Association has postponed its annual Non-Prime Automotive Financing Conference. The 24th installment was scheduled for June 3-5 in Plano, Texas. NAF Association officials did not ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Best practices for curbing fraud during COVID-19
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2020, 02:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Before PointPredictive made its patented technology solution — SyntheticID Alert — available to auto-finance companies at no charge for the rest of this year, chief fraud strategist Frank McKenna returned last week for another episode of the podcast. Senior editor ... [Read More]
F&I roundup: Darwin Automotive, JM&A Group ramp up complimentary services
Monday, Apr. 13, 2020, 02:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two F&I product providers began the workweek with offers to help cash-strapped dealerships with finance office resources for little to no cost. In separate announcements made on Monday morning, JM&A Group said it is bringing the Virtual F&I playbook, model ... [Read More]
Unemployment rate now seen above 15%
Thursday, Apr. 9, 2020, 01:46 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The likelihood some contract holders currently in your auto-finance portfolio will seek some kind of payment modification grew again with the latest initial claims for unemployment benefits reported by federal officials on Thursday morning. For the second week in a ... [Read More]
Resolvion unveils new risk mitigation service in response to COVID-19
Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2020, 02:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Repossessions and recoveries might be slowing because of the coronavirus pandemic, but Resolvion is still enhancing its services to help auto-finance companies. This week, the skip-tracing and repossession management company announced the availability of a new service designed to help ... [Read More]
Complimentary communication tools from TCN to navigate crisis
Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2020, 02:54 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
TCN is looking to give firms equipment they need to stay operational as many of their employees work from home or other remote locations. The provider of cloud contact center technology for enterprises, contact centers and collection agencies worldwide, recently ... [Read More]
Cordray suggests 16 actions CFPB should take, including moratorium on repossessions
Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2020, 01:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Richard Cordray, the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, posted what he called a white paper containing 16 points of action the CFPB should take during the COVID-19 crisis. In one of those specific points, Cordray directly addressed ... [Read More]
FTC: COVID-19 fraud complaints surge, worth in excess of $8M
Monday, Apr. 6, 2020, 02:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Federal Trade Commission reported that just like cases of individuals being diagnosed as positive for the coronavirus is rising significantly, the regulator is noticing steady climbs in COVID-19-connected consumer complaints, too. As of Sunday, the FTC reported 11,762 complaints, ... [Read More]
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