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Widewail CEO Cuyler Owens
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Automotive Intelligence Award Honoree: Patrick Manzi of NADA
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Friday, Mar. 6, 2026, 07:55 PM
CarMax Still Evaluating New Subprime Strategy
Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2014, 04:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With only about a month of data and originations in the portfolio, CarMax leaders are still waiting for more seasoning and growth to occur before making a significant evaluation of their new subprime financing initiative they launched at the beginning ... [Read More]
ABA Delinquency Bulletin Shows Improving Auto Rates
Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2014, 04:35 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The performance of vehicle installment contracts improved slightly in the fourth quarter, according to results from the American Bankers Association’s Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin released today. As the economy improved and consumers conscientiously managed their finances, analysts found the composite ... [Read More]
Bureau Defends Diversity Policies
Monday, Apr. 7, 2014, 02:57 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News
Following emotional U.S. House committee testimony by a senior enforcement attorney at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about alleged discrimination happening within the agency, the bureau’s director said the agency has “been doing some hard thinking” about its diversity policies. ... [Read More]
Subprime Surge Helps March Used Sales Soar
Monday, Apr. 7, 2014, 02:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CNW Research reported that March used-vehicle sales rebounded significantly versus the previous month in part to a surge of subprime buyers during the peak of tax season. Monthly used-vehicle sales surpassed 3 million units for the first time this year ... [Read More]
Cordray Reiterates CFPB Rulemaking Process
Monday, Apr. 7, 2014, 02:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
During a speech last week to the American Bar Association, Richard Cordray again described the rule-making process the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau uses. The director also touched on a new project labeled, “regulatory implementation.” When creating new or modifying current ... [Read More]
Allstate Credit Acceptance Outlines Parameters for Portfolio Purchases
Friday, Apr. 4, 2014, 03:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Allstate Credit Acceptance recently announced its plans to offer bids for near-prime and prime auto loan portfolios. Officials indicated pools that will be considered for purchase must have a minimum balance of $30 million and can run up to $200 ... [Read More]
NY Attorney General Finds Independent Dealer Failed to Pay off Trades
Friday, Apr. 4, 2014, 03:40 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A lawsuit filed by New York’s attorney general resulted in a shutdown of an independent dealer because a law enforcement investigation found the store misled customers and failed to pay off liens on used vehicles. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said ... [Read More]
NADA: Financing Availability to Taper Off Slightly
Friday, Apr. 4, 2014, 03:37 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumers from up and down the credit spectrum have been able to secure vehicle financing relatively easily for the past 12 months, leading a resurgence in originations and sales of both used and new vehicles. While that financing faucet is ... [Read More]
CFPB Attorney Shares Discrimination Story During House Hearing
Thursday, Apr. 3, 2014, 03:35 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
A senior enforcement attorney at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and an independent investigator offered more than two hours of testimony on Wednesday of alleged discrimination happening within the agency. During a hearing orchestrated by the U.S. House Committee on ... [Read More]
Auto Loan ABS Losses Inch Higher In February
Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2014, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The latest index results from Fitch Ratings showed both prime and subprime annualized losses inched higher in February as asset performance softened somewhat during the past six months. However, analysts insisted loss rates are still at historically low levels and ... [Read More]
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