AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
Santander unveils expanded auto finance program to support ‘backbone of the US economy’
Monday, Sep. 16, 2024, 10:56 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
At a time when many auto finance companies are pulling back on credit availability, Santander Consumer USA rolled out an expanded program on Monday that’s tailored specifically to applicants who can have a great impact on the entire economy. Santander ... [Read More]
CFPB fines TD Bank nearly $28M over inaccurate information impacting consumer credit reports
Monday, Sep. 16, 2024, 10:55 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) levied some harsh allegations and nearly $28 million in fines and penalties against TD Bank. The regulator said the bank “repeatedly” shared inaccurate, negative information about its customers to consumer reporting companies, ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market
Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals
Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents
As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Safe-Guard promotes longtime execs to be CFO and chief risk officer
Friday, Sep. 13, 2024, 10:31 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Safe-Guard Products International promoted two professionals who have combined to be with the provider of third-party private label protection products for the automotive, RV, marine, and powersports industries for nearly 20 years. Appointed to be chief financial officer is Joe ... [Read More]
Jehl now CEO and board member for Open Lending
Friday, Sep. 13, 2024, 10:30 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Open Lending Corp. removed the interim tag on Thursday and made Chuck Jehl its CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective immediately. Jehl had served as the company’s interim CEO and chief operating officer since March. Open ... [Read More]
Credit availability slides for fifth straight month
Thursday, Sep. 12, 2024, 11:05 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
There might be a lot of callback activity between dealerships and finance companies nowadays since the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index has declined for five months in a row. Cox Automotive reported this week that the index came in at 92.5 ... [Read More]
John & Perla Lewis to retire from Intellaegis; new leadership planned
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024, 02:31 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Oct. 31 will be more than just Halloween for John and Perla Lewis. The Intellaegis founders will be retiring on the last day of October from their respective roles in company management with John Lewis as CEO and Perla Lewis ... [Read More]
Agora Data gains up to $100M in funding from Waterfall Asset Management
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024, 11:16 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Agora Data now has more resources to empower any dealer to operate with the strength of a finance company without altering their current process. On Tuesday, the fintech company announced additional funding capacity from Waterfall Asset Management for up to ... [Read More]
Another former Cox Automotive exec joins F&I Sentinel
Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024, 11:16 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Sentinel on Tuesday announced the arrival of former Cox Automotive executive Michael Stancampiano as vice president of technology. The risk-management solutions provider for F&I products in the automotive finance industry said Stancampiano also held executive roles with Foot Locker ... [Read More]
StoneEagle modifies leadership team to improve focus & speed
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2024, 12:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
StoneEagle announced multiple changes to its executive team on Tuesday, with moves involving its chief technology officer, chief customer officer, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. New to the company that’s been in business for 35 years with F&I ... [Read More]
Interest-rate cut may finally be on horizon
Monday, Sep. 9, 2024, 12:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Federal Reserve’s next opportunity to modify interest rates arrives next Wednesday. Experts see the job market as a primary reason why policymakers might be making their first modification in more than a year. And perhaps at least one member ... [Read More]
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