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: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
AFSA Supports Trade Association Petition on TCPA
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association recently sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, again stressing what officials called the need for more sensible rules implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). AFSA insisted that penalties of up to $1,500 ... [Read More]
CFPB Allegations Against American Honda Finance
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
First, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Justice delivered notices to Toyota Motor Credit Corp., alleging discriminatory practices regarding vehicle financing. Now, American Honda Finance revealed it also received the same allegations from these federal regulators. ... [Read More]
Black Book Pushes LTVs as Key Indicator of Loss Severity
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Black Book vice president of data licensing Jared Kalfus described the industry “crossroads” finance company executives are assessing based on his first-hand conversations at last month’s Used Car Week in Las Vegas. What has finance company leadership pondering which way ... [Read More]
Regulators’ Letter Says Toyota Motor Credit Discriminates
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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