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
Fitch sees subprime ABS delinquency dip being short-lived
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings insisted that March’s drop in delinquencies connected with U.S. subprime auto ABS — after hitting a 20-year high in February — represents a “reprieve” that is “not likely to last.” According to in the firm’s latest monthly index ... [Read More]
8 considerations when evaluating GPS providers
Paul Rosenthal , Spireon
We’ve all heard the news on rising auto loan delinquencies. Since February, auto delinquencies in the subprime market are at their highest rate since 1996. This presents a significant issue since increased delinquencies usually indicate that more defaults will happen ... [Read More]
DRN hires auto finance channel manager
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Digital Recognition Network (DRN) enhanced its workforce in a move to expand the company’s auto finance channels. DRN hired Mike Villanova as director of channel sales, adding a new position and enabling the company to provide the dedicated support needed ... [Read More]
10 ‘smart’ paths to leveraging technology
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Bankers Association asked Georgine Muntz, chief operating officer of defi SOLUTIONS, to be a presenter during its annual conference earlier this spring. After gathering key points from other experts who shared presentations at CBA’s event, too, Muntz decided ... [Read More]
Ally opens revamped Detroit office space
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with making a move connected with their preferred stock, Ally Financial officials opened their new office space located at 500 Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit this week. The building, named Ally Detroit Center, will be occupied by more than ... [Read More]
Partisan vote advances House measure to change CFPB budget process
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A vivid partisan divide appeared again this week when the U.S. House Financial Services Committee approved a measure that would place budget appropriations for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau within Congressional jurisdiction. The committee approved what is being called the ... [Read More]
10 vehicles for people with tax refunds & tight budgets
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Findings from a recent Autotrader survey released on Wednesday showed 70 percent of respondents expect to receive a tax refund this year. Perhaps better yet for dealerships and finance companies, Autotrader’s survey conducted in February that included 550 U.S. adults ... [Read More]
Finance technology roundup: 4 enhancements involving 5 providers
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A wide array of technology providers in the auto finance space — including EFG Companies, F&I Express, RouteOne, National Credit Center and eLEND Solutions — all recently either formed new partnerships or rolled out enhancements to their solutions aimed at ... [Read More]
DRN secures settlement with 3 former affiliates over agreement breach
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In a matter associated with intellectual property and information security, Digital Recognition Network announced on Tuesday that the company has entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the litigation accusing four repossession agencies of breaching their license agreements with DRN, ... [Read More]
How recent subprime trends might impact availability
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The volume of auto-financing discussion — especially in the subprime space — Cox Automotive chief economist Tom Webb entertained at recent industry events and his quarterly conference call prompted him to ask a question. Recent analyst reports from Fitch Ratings ... [Read More]
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