AutoPayPlus survey uncovers where dealers see untapped opportunities in F&I product offerings
Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, 10:30 AM
CarShield completes acquisition of American Auto Shield
Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, 10:24 AM
TransUnion: Used-car loans with LTVs at 140% or higher quadruple in past five years
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, 11:02 AM
Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
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
Used prices at record high, but payments steady
Joe Overby, Staff Writer
Retail used-car prices, at $19,400 a pop, have never been higher than they were in the second quarter, according to Edmunds.com. But here’s the thing. Average monthly payments on used vehicles are staying relatively low. In the second quarter, the ... [Read More]
Westlake Flooring Services surpasses 100K vehicles in portfolio
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In less than four years after Westlake Flooring Services was founded, the company recently hit the milestone of 100,000 vehicles in its portfolio. Since November 2012, Westlake Flooring has grown to a division of more than 100 employees with approximately ... [Read More]
3 Dallas dealers violate FTC administrative order
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Evidently the Federal Trade Commission is far from finished with its regulatory actions involving what it dubbed Operation Steer Clear — a nationwide crackdown on misleading advertising regarding vehicle sales, financing and leasing that began more than two years ago. ... [Read More]
With new chief compliance officer, FactorTrust among Inc. 5000 for 3rd straight year
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with being ranked as one of the country’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc., FactorTrust this week hired Barbara Sinsley as general counsel and chief compliance officer. FactorTrust indicated Sinsley will provide the company with legal and regulatory guidance and ... [Read More]
2 drivers of additional 5M auto borrowers in Q2
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While delinquencies posted a “slight increase” during the second quarter, Jason Laky, senior vice president and automotive and consumer lending business leader for TransUnion, pinpointed the two drivers that brought more than 5 million additional consumers into the auto finance ... [Read More]
700Credit & KISS Concepts Group finalize marketing partnership
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Recently, the management at 700Credit, a provider of credit, compliance and prescreen products and services, announced a marketing partnership with KISS Concepts Group, a nationwide dealer, auto finance company, master agency and consulting firm with agent footprints in 33 states. Executives ... [Read More]
July auto defaults mirror year-ago trends
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While also visiting the popular topic of the presidential election, analysts from S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian noticed auto loan defaults edged up slightly according to data through July. But defaults remained below the 1-percent level for the fourth ... [Read More]
3 attributes dealers want from finance companies
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With technology leveling the playing field to a degree, relationships nowadays really matter, especially when they involve how a dealer is going to get a delivery bought for their customers or how they’re going to have the floor planning for ... [Read More]
GWC Warranty tops $400M in claims paid
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty, a provider of used-vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through dealers, has successfully topped $400 million in claims paid to date. GWC Warranty’s $400 million in claims paid, combined with sister-company EasyCare’s $3.1 billion, ... [Read More]
Former TD Auto Finance exec joins J.D. Power
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Earlier this week, J.D. Power appointed Jim Houston as senior director of its auto finance practice. In this role, Houston will deploy his significant auto finance business experience to help guide the industry through what J.D. Power contends could potentially ... [Read More]
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