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
DRN rolls out new solution to avoid charge-off losses
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Re3 Conference presenting sponsor Digital Recognition Network launched new product on Tuesday that the company is calling its Enterprise Solution — a value-based subscription model for “all-you-can-eat” access to vehicle location data. Finance companies that rely on DRN’s vehicle location ... [Read More]
GWC Warranty adds 4 consultants in 4 markets
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty, a provider of used-vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through dealers, recently hired dealer consultants in four new markets. In adding four new dealer consultants, GWC is now represented with a dedicated presence in the ... [Read More]
Redefining micro-management of your sales team
Don Jasensky, Automotive Personnel
Is it time to revisit the definition of micro-management? I receive calls on a weekly basis from frustrated executives lamenting over the difficulty of finding good sales people. You may have heard these frustrations, too, including: — This new generation ... [Read More]
Fitch reiterates 6 components for ABS ratings
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Fitch Ratings recently published an updated asset-backed sector specific criteria report. Analysts indicated there have been no “material” changes from the previous version, so therefore Fitch expects no impact on outstanding ratings. The firm noted this report updates and replaces ... [Read More]
Honda Finance & Junior Achievement create education site for young drivers
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A new national survey finding that teen drivers lack basic knowledge about auto financing and total vehicle ownership costs sparked Junior Achievement USA and American Honda Finance Corp. to create a new website. The national survey orchestrated by Junior Achievement ... [Read More]
CPS explains how FTC settlement is impacting collections
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Consumer Portfolio Services chairman and chief executive officer Brad Bradley explained why the company’s noticeable rise in delinquencies stems from adjustments in collection practices that federal regulators forced the company to make. To recap, back in May of last year, ... [Read More]
700Credit integrates with DeskManager DMS for credit reports and more
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Executives from 700Credit, a provider of credit reporting, prescreen data and compliance products and services, highlighted that their information now is integrated with DeskManager, AutoManager’s DMS software product. The companies explained this comprehensive tool is geared to help users manage ... [Read More]
Westlake & RouteOne partner to boost dealer service
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In another effort to implement cost-saving and innovative technology-based initiatives to foster business and meet the demands of its expanding customer base, Westlake Financial Services is now available on RouteOne’s eContracting platform. This development arrives not long after Westlake announced ... [Read More]
CBC integrates The Work Number from Equifax
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, credit report and compliance solutions provider Credit Bureau Connection (CBC) rolled out dealer access to income and employment data instantly, at point-of-sale through The Work Number, an Equifax service. CBC highlighted that having fast access to income and ... [Read More]
MaximTrak launches new content-driven website to help dealers
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As dealerships continue to modernize and position their F&I services to deliver a more engaging and compliant customer experience in less time, their need for timely information, best practices and how-to tips is increasing. In response, MaximTrak Technologies, an F&I ... [Read More]
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