Dealers already wary about interest-rate impact watch Fed pass on chance for adjustment
Thursday, Jun. 18, 2026, 10:13 AM
ANV Group Holdings to take Open Lending private via all-cash tender offer
Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Agora Data & GWC Warranty partner to streamline dealer offerings of VSC & GAP
Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026, 11:28 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
AFSA points out possible APR confusion with potential laws in NYC
Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Late in February, the American Financial Services Association submitted a comment letter to the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs regarding the department’s proposed rules for independent dealers. According to AFSA’s latest installment of NewsBriefs, the proposed rules would ... [Read More]
6 results now available through Experian’s new tri-bureau trend solution
Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018, 04:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian acknowledged that traditional credit attributes provide immense value for auto finance companies when making decisions. But when used alone, Experian insisted they are limited to capturing credit behavior during a single moment of time. To add a deeper layer ... [Read More]
Platinum Auto Finance reinforces sales team with seasoned executive
Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, 03:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Platinum Auto Finance recently bolstered its executive team with a leader who possesses a wide range of professional experience with smaller and large providers. David Knightly joined Platinum Auto Finance as senior vice president of operations and national sales director, reporting ... [Read More]
Award-winning Dealertrack alum joins FrogData
Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, 03:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A former award-winning member of Dealertrack’s team recently joined FrogData, a business analytics platform that can deliver advanced reporting, business insights and predictive analytics to dealers, helping them make better decisions to make a positive impact on their business. FrogData ... [Read More]
APR for new models jumps to 8-year high
Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps it’s the mix of applicants or finance companies passing on risk to potential new-vehicle buyers. Whatever the specific trigger, Edmunds announced on Thursday that interest rates on new-vehicle installment contracts are expected to soar to their highest point in ... [Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA joins auto migration to Texas
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 04:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This region of Texas continues to be a growing hub for the automotive industry. With Toyota and General Motors Financial already having a major presence here, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA on Tuesday broke ground on its new, build-to-suit, 200,000-square-foot facility ... [Read More]
NIADA adds Nicholas Financial as newest industry partner
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 04:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New Nicholas Financial president and chief executive officer Doug Marohn is continuing to make moves to bolster the finance company that specializes in subprime vehicle installment contracts. After recently highlighting plans to enhance originations along with installing an interim chief ... [Read More]
SCUSA finalizes settlement with Connecticut banking regulator over repos
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 03:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Santander Consumer USA cleared another legal matter regarding its repossession processes. Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez recently announced a settlement with SCUSA, for alleged violations of Connecticut banking law pertaining to its activity concerning repossessed vehicles. In addition to providing ... [Read More]
Equifax sees encouraging payment activity in subprime
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, 04:36 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As consumers start to edge away slightly from new-vehicle leases toward financed installment contracts for used vehicles, Equifax Automotive deputy chief economist Gunnar Blix is encouraged by recent payment performance — no matter what type of deal is attached to the ... [Read More]
Fitch examines what’s ahead for captives
Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings recently took a deeper look at the captive segment of auto financing, projecting their performance and potential revenue push toward their parent automaker. Analysts determined the trend of rising leverage for U.S. captive auto finance companies, fueled by ... [Read More]
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