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
CFPB director reiterates purpose and strategy involving investigations
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
During prepared remarks covering an array of topics, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Kathleen Kraninger revisited a subject particularly important to auto finance companies — how in-person, onsite examinations might unfold. Kraninger told attendees at an event hosted by the ... [Read More]
First Investors Financial Services installs 2 defi SOLUTIONS tools
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
First Investors Financial Services (FIFS) is now using a pair of cloud-based loan solutions fueled by defi SOLUTIONS. Officials highlighted the Houston-based subprime auto finance company went live on the defi loan origination and analytics systems (defi LOS and defi ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Latest achievements stemming from Auto Fraud Consortium
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PointPredictive chief fraud strategist Frank McKenna joined Nick for the episode that focused on the achievements of the Auto Fraud Consortium, a wide-ranging collection of finance companies that are collaborating to reduce the volume of fraudulent paper infecting their portfolios. ... [Read More]
Indiana AG files civil suit over special-finance promotions sent to 2.1M state residents
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill is pursuing legal action against another dealership promotions company over allegations of deceptive advertising that included thousands of dollars in prizes and promotions of special financing connected with monthly payments of less than $100. In ... [Read More]
3 elements of CARS Program update from RISC and Hudson Cook
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the second time leading into this week’s North American Repossessors Summit (NARS), Recovery Industry Services Co. (RISC) is bolstering its offerings. Through its relationship with Hudson Cook, RISC announced it has completed a significant update to the Certified Asset ... [Read More]
Survey reinforces compliance-knowledge gap over securing consumer consent
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Collections and other customer-service communications certainly can be a complicated endeavor, and a survey conducted by PossibleNOW revealed how some firms still might not have a firm grip on all compliance matters associated with getting past-due payments and more. The ... [Read More]
March auto default rate shows more stability
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Maybe now that both the first quarter and Tax Day are both in the rear-view mirror, perhaps the handwringing over the delinquency rate spotted at the end of 2018 can be completely squashed based on the newest default data shared ... [Read More]
Consumers push for affordable vehicle payments even as rates rise
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumer survey results discovered by PenFed Credit Union reinforced the importance vehicle buyers place on securing a monthly payment that fits their budgets. The findings arrived as the newest Cox Automotive analysis showed purchasing both new and used vehicles is ... [Read More]
Equifax and Credit Bureau Connection collaborate on soft inquiries
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Here’s another collaborative effort to present information to consumers who want to know if the vehicle in your inventory might fit within the potential terms the finance company could provide — especially in the subprime segment. Equifax and Credit Bureau ... [Read More]
7 findings and more from depreciation and ABS forecast by Black Book and Fitch
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Black Book and Fitch Ratings delivered seven key findings along with other projections as a part of its latest joint U.S. vehicle depreciation and auto asset backed securities (ABS) report released on Thursday. Black Book is forecasting an annual depreciation ... [Read More]
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