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The Spark Between EVs & CPO

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM

In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here

Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM

Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here

Ted Berlovich of Clutch

Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM

Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

Dissension arises as Fed keeps rates unchanged again

Thursday, Jul. 31, 2025, 11:02 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Committees not coming to a unanimous decision is common. But what happened at the Federal Reserve on Wednesday involving the decision by the Federal Open Market Committee to leave the federal funds rate unchanged hasn’t unfolded in three decades, according ... [Read More]

PayNearMe integrates with Emotive Software to smooth payment processes for dealers

Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025, 10:56 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, PayNearMe, a fintech operation working to optimize the payment experience, announced a strategic integration with Emotive Software, an all-in-one platform with artificial intelligence-driven automation for dealers. According to a news release, the partnership natively integrates PayNearMe’s modern, flexible ... [Read More]

OttoMoto adds to board & partners with Carvant Financial

Wednesday, Jul. 30, 2025, 10:56 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Along with appointing a strategic advisor to its board of directors, OttoMoto recently announced a new integration with Carvant Financial, an indirect lender specializing in deep subprime auto finance. Through this integration, dealers can now submit directly to Carvant Financial ... [Read More]

Salient gains $60M in funding for servicing solution already praised by subprime lenders

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2025, 10:27 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Already earning high praise from a quartet of finance companies that often operate in the subprime space, Salient announced on Monday that it has secured $60 million in funding to reinforce operations as an artificial intelligence-powered financial services technology provider. ... [Read More]

Fed’s Waller makes argument for rate cut next week

Friday, Jul. 25, 2025, 09:22 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

For dealerships and finance companies looking for an interest rate cut next week, Christopher Waller of the Federal Reserve is arguing vehemently on your behalf. During an appearance last week at New York University, the Fed governor recapped the position ... [Read More]

ARA & RDN collaborate for new safety feature to identify violent accounts

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Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 01:17 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

It’s been a busy summer for the American Recovery Association. A couple weeks after rolling out its tool to help with compliance mandates in all 50 states, ARA on Monday announced the launch of a new safety feature within RDN’s ... [Read More]

Zoom Auto Protect launches warranty claims system powered by AI

Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 10:44 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

On Wednesday, Zoom Auto Protect announced the official rollout of its artificial intelligence-powered claims and concierge platform. The extended auto warranty provider highlighted its new system can deliver instant coverage decisions, nationwide repair shop integration, and improved customer satisfaction. “This ... [Read More]

FTC gets federal court involved in complaint against debt-relief operation

FTC outlines 3 goals for improved digital economy

Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 10:42 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The Federal Trade Commission is continuing to police operations that bill themselves as offering consumer debt relief. According to a news release, a federal court at the FTC’s request has temporarily halted an alleged debt relief services scheme that targeted ... [Read More]

Cox Automotive & FICO tackle complexities of subprime auto finance amid increasing student-loan delinquency

Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025, 09:53 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

TransUnion previously reported that consumers who have recently gone delinquent on their federal student loans because of policy changes have seen their credit scores drop by 60 points on average. That decrease might shift those individuals into the subprime credit ... [Read More]

COMMENTARY: New frontier of used-vehicle acquisition and F&I’s pivotal role

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman

Monday, Jul. 21, 2025, 09:20 AM

Paul McCarthy, Protective Asset Protection

The method in which auto dealers acquire used inventory is rapidly changing. Historically reliant on auctions and trade-ins, a surging demand for pre-owned vehicles and persistent market scarcity are compelling dealers to aggressively purchase directly from consumers at an unprecedented ... [Read More]

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