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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

Mark $1.15 Trillion in Student Loans Could Leave

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Larry Dixon, senior manager of market intelligence at NADA Used Car Guide, dissected the possible storm cloud building that could rain on the auto finance parade that’s been marching nicely for more than four years now. While outstanding auto receivables ... [Read More]

Senator Wants More Review of CFPB Rules

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Not long after small bank and credit union executives went to Capitol Hill to describe the rule-following load placed on them by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau among other federal regulators, Sen. Mike Crapo introduced legislation he said would ensure ... [Read More]

Equifax Compliance Expert to Host Webinar

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A former examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta now on staff at Equifax will host a compliance webinar aimed at helping finance companies and dealerships handle the impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Cris Larche, senior director ... [Read More]

New Ally Ad Campaign to Show ‘Human Side’ of Financing

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial launched a new ad campaign on Monday that the finance company highlighted is meant to illustrate the “human side” of the business by showcasing the passion Ally employees and dealers have for the industry. The new campaign, titled “Driven ... [Read More]

FTC Hopes Latest Actions Alter Industry Behavior

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Nick Zulovich, Editor
The Federal Trade Commission referenced back to a practice this week that regularly upsets the agency, especially in the dealership arena when it comes to vehicle pricing and financing possibilities. It’s the concept of the bait and switch. When asked ... [Read More]

Impact Fed Rate Decision Might Have on Originations

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Manheim chief economist Tom Webb explained any potential impact the latest moves by the Federal Reserve might have on auto financing as part of his March Auto Industry Brief. First, Webb recapped that the Fed dropped the word “patient” earlier ... [Read More]

Chernek Lowers Cost, Adds Experts for Subprime Workshop

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Chernek Consulting not only enhanced the roster of F&I experts set to be a part of its one-and-a-half-day workshop focused on subprime financing, but the firm also lowered the cost for dealership managers and owners to attend the upcoming event. ... [Read More]

Investment Roundup: Prestige Financial, Credit Acceptance & CPS

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Three finance companies — Prestige Financial Services, Credit Acceptance Corp. and Consumer Portfolio Services — all shared investment news this week. The largest of the three developments came from Prestige Financial Services, which completed its 13th and largest rated term ... [Read More]

FTC Outlines 252 Actions, $2.6M in Judgments Connected to Vehicle Financing

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Federal Trade Commission continues to ramp up its enforcement actions in the automotive space with its second significant collection of settlements in about 14 months. On Thursday, the FTC and 32 law enforcement partners announced the results of what they ... [Read More]

Senator Targets CFPB Funding in Budget Resolution

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SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
U.S. House members made their move in hopes of restructuring how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau operates. Now a lawmaker from the nation’s upper chamber has revealed a measure to curb the financial resources available to the regulator. Sen. David ... [Read More]

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