AFSA & NIADA welcome halt of discretionary publication of complaint narratives & visualizations by CFPB
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, 10:34 AM
Edmunds on depth of ‘The Vanishing Affordable Used Car’
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 10:17 AM
PODCAST: Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 09:25 AM
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
New AFSA Study Refutes CFPB Allegations
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Through findings applauded by the National Automobile Dealers Association, the American Financial Services Association offered its latest rebuttal this morning to contentions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about problems with the indirect auto financing process. A comprehensive study commissioned ... [Read More]
NextGear Capital Closes $433M Securitization
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
NextGear Capital recently announced that NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust successfully completed the sale of $433.333 million of privately placed 144A Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2014-1. Rated by Moody's and DBRS, the securitization transaction included the issuance of $400 million of ... [Read More]
Westlake Adding Dallas Facility, Former Toyota Exec
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with expanding its senior executive team, Westlake Financial Services recently highlighted plans to open a new production center in Dallas in January. Westlake indicated the new production center will serve as a facility to provide improved servicing for current ... [Read More]
94 Graduates Complete Consumer Credit Compliance Program
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
At the same venue as Used Car Week, the National Automotive Finance Association awarded its Certified Consumer Credit Compliance Professional designation to its first graduating class following the completion of more than 24 hours of classroom training and 29 Web-based ... [Read More]
New VP Named at defi SOLUTIONS
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Loan origination software company defi SOLUTIONS announced this week the appointment of a new vice president of sales. Brice Beard brings over 15 years of auto finance experience with him to take on the responsibilities of the new position, one ... [Read More]
Chernek: Cracking the Code in Subprime Financing
Rebecca Chernek, Chernek Consulting
How far over the line will you go to sell cars and make a profit before you break the compliance threshold? That’s almost like asking how far over the speed limit you’re willing to go before you consider the consequences ... [Read More]
Dealertrack Reaches Milestone For Credit Application Network
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
News has been flowing out of Dealertrack Technologies this week, as the company announced it has hit a milestone for its Credit Application Network on top of also securing a new partnership with Kia Motors America to use its Intelligent ... [Read More]
SubPrime Webinar Series Returns Next Wednesday
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Interested in honing your ability to securely locate, recover and communicate with your portfolio of leased and financed vehicles? In real time? Tune in to the latest SubPrime Auto Finance News webinar, on Wed., Nov. 19 at 2 p.m., where ... [Read More]
Survey Shows Auto Loans as Top Growth Opportunity For Credit Unions
Sarah Rubenoff, Staff Writer
With the new- and used-car market booming, it seems subprime buyers are getting a piece of the pie — and many of these consumers are using credit unions to fund these vehicle purchases. TransUnion released the results of an October ... [Read More]
How Enhanced Verifications Boost Subprime Loan Performance
Jennifer Reid, Equifax
When it comes to successfully selling a vehicle and getting it financed, particularly for subprime borrowers, dealers and automotive finance companies should heed the advice of former President Reagan and “Trust, but verify.” What we are seeing in the market, ... [Read More]
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