Affordability leads latest TransUnion study & AFSA event dialogue
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, 10:25 AM
Santander Q4 survey shows ongoing optimism of middle-income Americans who see value of used cars
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 10:24 AM
Challenge Financial Services hires former UACC exec, acquires $21M portfolio
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, 10:21 AM
How agentic AI is impacting collections
Agentic AI is among the slew of topics being bandied about this week at NADA Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The subject also was discussed during Used Car Week 2025 in the same city. Used Car Week Hall of Famer ... Listen Here
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, 02:21 PM
The real cost of inaction when it comes to transport fraud
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Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
More dialogue about current complexities of fleet management with David Prusinski of Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
A limited number of qualified maintenance technicians. A robust mix of gasoline-, diesel- and electric-fueled vehicles. There’s no shortage of challenges for fleet managers nowadays. To help wade through the environment with valuable perspectives, David Prusinski, who is CEO of ... Listen Here
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 03:30 PM
FactorTrust Unveils New Practice to Help Subprime Lenders Work with Underbanked Consumers
Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — FactorTrust, a provider of underbanked consumer data, analytics and risk scoring solutions on those underserved by traditional banking channels, rolled out solution this week for subprime auto lenders looking to reach these consumers more effectively. The company launched ... [Read More]
S&P/Experian: Auto Loan Defaults Edge Up for 3rd Consecutive Month
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — After the auto loan portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices dropped to the lowest level ever recorded by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian in June, the reading now has inched up three months in ... [Read More]
KBB Shopper Survey: Federal Shutdown Slowing Sales; Interest Rates to Rise
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — As multiple captive finance companies make special considerations for furloughed federal workers, the ongoing turmoil on Capitol Hill over the government shutdown and debt ceiling appears to be having a pronounced impact on potential sales. Kelley Blue ... [Read More]
Swapalease: Average Vehicle Lease Prices Dip 2 Percent in September
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Swapalease.com reported on Tuesday that average vehicle lease prices declined 2.0 percent year-over-year based on listings entering the market during September. The site determined prices on leases averaged $582.02 in September, down from $593.66 in September of last ... [Read More]
Capital One & GM Extend Program to Help Consumers Earn Rewards Toward Vehicle Leases
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. and DETROIT — Capital One Financial Corp. and General Motors extended their relationship that can help consumers earn rewards toward the purchase or lease of a vehicle. The companies along with MasterCard announced a multi-year extension of their ... [Read More]
Experian’s Zabritski on Tap for SubPrime Forum’s Opening Keynote Address
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — Being that the SubPrime Forum is the newest addition to Used Car Week, organizers wanted to get the event off to a great start. So handling the chores of the opening keynote address is Melinda Zabritski, director ... [Read More]
Gearing up Nonprime Auto Loans with Instant Employment Verification
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Car sales are up; customers are back in the showroom; and cars are going over the curb. It's fun to be in the car business again. After quite a few "roll up the sleeve" years, the American car ... [Read More]
Westlake Finalizes $200M Securitization with Wells Fargo and RBS
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services recently announced a new $200 million securitization jointly led by Wells Fargo and the Royal Bank of Scotland. Officials indicated the securitization closed on Sept. 25 with all bonds sold on the investor market. ... [Read More]
DriveItNow Adds Tool to Measure Trade-In Equity and Impact on Payments
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Online monthly payment marketing technology provider DriveItNow announced its new Trade-in Equity Analyzer is now available as part of its pre-qualified payment quoting service. Since many vehicle sales involve a trade-in, DriveItNow said the value and the equity ... [Read More]
Equifax Enhances Underwriting Solution for Lenders
Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — This week, Equifax launched what the credit bureau called Advanced Decisioning Attributes, a set of analytical building blocks that can enhance the ability to make predictive underwriting decisions. Officials indicated Equifax Advanced Decisioning Attributes can deliver more than ... [Read More]
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