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Industry Elite: Tony Rimas of XPEL

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Concluding our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Tony Rimas, who is vice president of global revenue at XPEL Inc. Rimas — an avid biker who swam and ran track & field and cross country ... Listen Here

Industry Elite honoree Mike Thomas of Resolvion on building his career — literally

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Industry Elite honoree Jennifer Turnage on why accurate financial information can make or break any business

Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026, 05:01 PM

Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Jennifer Turnage, who is chief executive officer of Primeritus Financial Services. Turnage talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich about the importance ... Listen Here

Regulators’ Letter Says Toyota Motor Credit Discriminates

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Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, 09:02 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Toyota Motor Credit Corp. acknowledged in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this past Friday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to the captive finance company alleging discriminatory practices regarding ... [Read More]

Hudson Cook Hosting Free Webinar on Debt Collection

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Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, 03:16 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Hudson Cook is keeping a watchful eye on a pair of developments regarding debt collections and the regulatory impact on finance companies. The firm indicated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission filed several enforcement actions relating ... [Read More]

Vehicle Loan Amounts Reach Record Highs

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Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, 03:13 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Perhaps Experian Automotive found another part of what is the “new normal” in auto financing as analysts determined that the average dollar amount for both new- and used-vehicle loans reached all-time highs in the third quarter. According to the latest ... [Read More]

Auto Title Express to Reopen Monroe Office

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Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, 04:11 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

To complete the rebuilding process from a natural disaster, Auto Title Express, a registered trade name of Dealertrack Registration and Titling Services-Louisiana, announced the grand opening of its new Monroe, La., location is set for Monday. Officials highlighted the grand ... [Read More]

VMI & USAA to Provide New Financing and Exclusive Incentives on Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

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Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, 04:09 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Vantage Mobility International (VMI) recently announced an agreement with USAA that will make it easier for USAA members to secure a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Under the agreement, USAA members can apply directly for financing from USAA and access special promotional ... [Read More]

Q3 Originations Rise to Highest Amount in Nearly 10 Years

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Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, 03:58 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The new and used vehicles moving out of dealership showrooms and their installment contracts filling finance company portfolios are now producing an origination pace not seen in almost a decade. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Q3 2014 Household ... [Read More]

WeGoLook and IFS Partner to Streamline Financing and Purchasing Process Online

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Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, 04:23 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

WeGoLook and Innovative Funding Services (IFS) recently launched their new partnership designed to assist buyers with auto financing and warranties through WeGoLook’s partner services — which can equip consumers with resources for completing their entire vehicle purchase online. The companies ... [Read More]

Subprime Delinquencies Still in ‘Healthy’ Range

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Monday, Nov. 24, 2014, 04:16 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

TransUnion explained why a rise in delinquencies within the subprime segment of the auto financing market reflects a “healthy” condition. Analysts indicated the subprime delinquency rate — those consumers with a VantageScore 3.0 credit score lower than 601 — increased ... [Read More]

TFS Completes 1 Millionth eContract

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Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, 04:49 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Toyota Financial Services recently celebrated its 1 millionth eContract, an accomplishment that company officials believe to have demonstrated the success of this pioneering auto financing process. In January of last year, TFS introduced an electronic contract (eContracting) system for its ... [Read More]

2 More F&I Vets Pass Difficult AFIP Tests

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Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, 04:47 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

An owner of an industry service provider as well as a veteran dealership manager recently achieved great success in examinations orchestrated by the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals. Joining the ranks of a handful of professionals who have advanced ... [Read More]

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