FICO explains reasons for slight dip in average credit scores within auto
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Fitch watches tax-refund boost on securitizations fade during half of the year
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SEC rolls out more charges against former Tricolor executives who have already been federally indicted
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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
Auto-default rate stays below 1% for eighth straight month
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto finance defaults ticked up slightly in November, but the rate still remained below 1 percent, according to the most recent data compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian. The auto finance segment of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default ... [Read More]
Auto/Mate releases 2 tools to cut dealer costs on paper and more
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
To cut down on paper usage and streamline operations, Auto/Mate Dealership Systems released a pair of tools on Monday aimed at helping both the finance office as well as the service and parts counter. The first solution is the company’s ... [Read More]
LAUNCHER.SOLUTIONS integrates with LexisNexis Risk Solutions
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
LAUNCHER.SOLUTIONS (Launcher), a technology provider specializing in subprime auto finance originations, recently announced its successful integration with LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The alliance is designed to give subprime finance companies access to alternative data within Launcher’s appTRAKER loan origination system. The ... [Read More]
DRN parent company sold for $445M
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Digital Recognition Network (DRN) has new ownership. According to a news release distributed on Monday morning, Motorola Solutions announced it has acquired VaaS International Holdings, a data and image analytics company that includes DRN and is based in Livermore, Calif., ... [Read More]
DRN marks 10 years with multiple recovery milestones
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Traditionally, the 10th anniversary is celebrated with gifts of tin or aluminum. Well, Digital Recognition Network (DRN) closed 2018 with a series of critical milestones, representing all kinds of metal found during its 10-year history. The artificial intelligence and data ... [Read More]
AFSA elevates 3 staff members into federal and state policy roles
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With its annual Vehicle Finance Conference coming later this month, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) announced a trio of promotions reflecting expanded expertise and increased responsibilities in both its federal and state government policy functions. The moves AFSA made ... [Read More]
Edmunds sees used-car APRs jump as new-model rates sag
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As the Federal Reserve mulls interest-rate decisions for 2019, Edmunds explained that December’s auto finance data reinforced how 2018 represented a “tipping point.” Analysts indicated interest rates for new vehicles dipped slightly for a second consecutive month in December. But ... [Read More]
Servicing Solutions and MBSi partner to enhance recoveries
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two recovery industry providers aligned before 2018 to benefit their finance company clients. MBSi Corp., a member of the Automotive Intelligence Council and provider of repossession assignment software and vendor compliance solutions, and Servicing Solutions, an organization specializing in primary ... [Read More]
ARA details life insurance opportunity and upcoming membership deadline
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Members of the American Recovery Association (ARA) can leverage a new opportunity in 2019. ARA, in partnership with Harding Brooks Insurance Agency, announced the newest benefit of the ARA membership and what the association believes is the first of its ... [Read More]
GWC Warranty names product strategy manager
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty is opening 2019 with a reinforced staff to highlight its used-vehicle service contracts sold through dealers. The company recently announced the addition of Andrew Huber as its new product strategy manager. As a member of the marketing department, ... [Read More]
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