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Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Satyan Merchant of TransUnion
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 07:01 PM
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners wrap up with Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion. Merchant recollected how his interest in data started when studying statistics on the back ... Listen Here
Top Reasons Dealers can benefit by attending the Used Car Summit
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 03:27 PM
On this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits has a conversation with Vanessa Rocha, VP, All-American Bonds and Insurance and a Board member with the Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association. Vanessa speaks to some of the big issues ... Listen Here
Industry Elite: Tony Rimas of XPEL
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026, 07:40 PM
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

Subprime Applicants ‘Muddying’ Lease Approvals

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Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, 02:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While in the installment contract space subprime financing is at levels not seen since 2006, Swapalease.com is finding that an influx of subprime consumers applying to the leasing sector is “muddying the approval waters a bit.” Site analysts reported their ... [Read More]

Ally Financial & BraunAbility Expand Relationship with New Finance Program

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Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, 03:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
BraunAbility chose to extend its relationship with Ally Financial by launching a new financing program this week that is dedicated to providing the best customer experience for individuals looking to finance a mobility vehicle. Officials highlighted this new program, BraunAbility ... [Read More]

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Zurich’s Vance Earns AFIP Master Certification

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Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, 03:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals (AFIP) announced Brian Vance, the regional F&I manager in the Midwest office of Zurich North America, earned his master certification at an AFIP Certification Boot Camp in Overland Park, Kan., this summer. Vance ... [Read More]

NADA Reiterates Plan to Quell CFPB Fair Credit Concerns

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Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, 03:39 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
National Automobile Dealers Association chairman Forrest McConnell reiterated his arguments this week against points made by federal regulators, especially the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. McConnell emphasized in remarks to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit that dealers compete fiercely against ... [Read More]

New Subprime Loan Originations Hit 8-Year High

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Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, 03:33 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Equifax reported the total balance of newly originated subprime auto loans stood at $70.7 billion in August, a level representing an eight-year high and 27.8 percent of the total balance of new auto loans. That’s a slight increase in share ... [Read More]

Chernek: How Dealers Can Navigate the Subprime Crossroads

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Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, 03:12 PM
Rebecca Chernek, Chernek Consulting
According to the credit reporting agencies, roughly 56 percent of Americans have what can be categorized as nonprime to subprime credit. A recent Equifax report indicated that only 44 percent of Gen Y customers have prime credit, while the rest ... [Read More]

DriveItNow Highlights 6 Features of Finance Tool for Dealer Websites

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Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, 03:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Pre-qualified monthly payment marketing technology provider DriveItNow now offers dealer website hosts a comprehensive and compliant credit services solution for their customers. Officials highlighted the six major capabilities of this solution — DriveItNow’s Credit Center. The company explained that since ... [Read More]

AFSA Adds 4 New Members to Board of Directors

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Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, 02:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with welcoming three replacements, the American Financial Services Association added four new members to its board of directors. Joining the organization in this capacity are: — James “Tom” Hudgins, president and chief operating officer, Western-Shamrock Corp. — Pat St. ... [Read More]

StoneEagle, JM&A Group Finalize Strategic Alliance

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Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, 02:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
StoneEagle recently reported JM&A Group, a provider of F&I products and robust training and compliance programs, implemented the SEcureMetrics F&I and sales reporting platform with more than 1,000 of its performing dealerships. The companies highlighted SEcureMetrics can deliver comprehensive insight ... [Read More]

Federal Grand Jury Indicts 5 Staff Members from Alabama Nissan Dealership in Loan Fraud Conspiracy

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Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, 03:15 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The U.S. Attorney General’s office, the Internal Revenue Service and the FBI brought charges against two managers and three other salespeople at an Alabama franchised dealerships in connection with a conspiracy to fraudulently boost loan approvals and vehicle sales. According ... [Read More]

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