FICO explains reasons for slight dip in average credit scores within auto
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, 10:24 AM
Fitch watches tax-refund boost on securitizations fade during half of the year
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, 11:22 AM
SEC rolls out more charges against former Tricolor executives who have already been federally indicted
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, 10:09 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
24 AGs throw support behind CFPB and Dodd-Frank Act protections
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two dozen state attorneys general are joining their legal horsepower together to support their federal regulatory colleagues in what they believe is a threat against consumer protections provided by the Dodd-Frank Act. This week, New York Attorney General Letitia James ... [Read More]
PossibleNOW: The surprising ripple effect of a consumer consent and privacy compliance request
Eric Holtzclaw, PossibleNOW
Rooted in increased regulation such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and general customer backlash, a growing emphasis on collecting consent and ensuring privacy of customer data exists. In this environment, the “cost” of compliance ... [Read More]
Part I of recovery commentary: Skip-tracing strategy and measuring value
Joel Kennedy, NAF Association
Editor’s note: This commentary is the first in a series compiled by Joel Kennedy, who is the current president of the National Automotive Finance Association and chief operating officer at TruDecision, looking at the intricacies of repossessions and recovery. The ... [Read More]
Loss Prevention Services outlines plans for new management platform
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Coming off of a year when the company said it generated 40% growth on an annual basis, Loss Prevention Services announced plans this week for its new repossession management platform. The company highlighted that SysHub will provide a suite of ... [Read More]
Dallas-based auto-finance nonprofit secures $10M from Goldman Sachs
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A nonprofit auto-finance organization launched in Dallas in 2013 and certified by the federal government received quite an injection of funding this week from Goldman Sachs. On the Road Lending announced on Tuesday that it received a loan of up to ... [Read More]
Auto defaults close 2019 at steady rate
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The auto default rate in December came in at the same pace analysts spotted during the previous month and at nearly the same level or even much lower than what they noticed to close the calendar going back 10 years. ... [Read More]
Equifax expands partnerships to enhance auto underwriting
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Equifax recently made another move to give its auto-finance company clients a more vivid picture of what their applicants’ credit background truly might be. The Automotive Intelligence Council member announced new direct-to-consumer partnerships with Esusu, MoCaFi and Zingo that Equifax ... [Read More]
December generates ‘signs of improvement’ in auto ABS market
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) noticed “signs of improvement” within the auto loan ABS market in December. According to its latest report shared with SubPrime Auto Finance News, analysts indicated annualized net losses in KBRA’s Prime Auto Loan Index remained flat ... [Read More]
Kasasa leverages Carleton solution for configurable and compliant calculations
Nick Zulovich
Kasasa enhanced its service offerings this week through its new partnership with Carleton, integrating configurable and accurate insurance and debt protection calculations within its latest product — the Kasasa Loan. The company highlighted the Kasasa Loan is an auto and ... [Read More]
CFPB seeks applicants for 4 advisory committees
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, the Consumer Financial Bureau began to accept applications for membership on all four of its advisory committees — the Consumer Advisory Board, the Community Bank Advisory Council, the Credit Union Advisory Council and the Academic Research Council. The ... [Read More]
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