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FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
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Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Latest Payment from Ally Means More than 70 Percent of US Treasury Investment Repaid
Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — With its latest move announced this week, Ally Financial said it has now repaid more than 70 percent of the investment the U.S. Treasury made in the company. Ally completed a private placement of 216,667 shares of Ally ... [Read More]
2 US District Courts Rule in Favor of Debt Collectors in Recent FDCPA Cases
Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, recapped why two U.S. District Courts examined messages left for consumers and third parties and found the messages were not communications under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. "The ... [Read More]
DriveTime: Auction Partnership with Manheim is ‘Good Fit’
Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — On the same day it reported and discussed third-quarter earnings, DriveTime explained on its quarterly conference call why its partnership with Manheim to launch a new separate and independent wholesale auction company makes sense. Go Auto Exchange, a ... [Read More]
AFSA Aims to Provide CFPB with Thorough Dealer Participation Analysis Via New Study
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of concerns expressed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about the "significant risk" dealer participation poses on "pricing disparities on the basis of race, national origin, and potentially other prohibited bases," the American Financial Services ... [Read More]
S&P and Experian: Auto Defaults Halt Rise; Overall Credit Reading in ‘Good Shape’
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Analysts from S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian found that the streak of three consecutive months where auto loan defaults inched higher stopped in October by a slim margin. According to data associated with the newest the ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Names Award Winners at Annual Convention
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain J.D. Byrider recently recognized winners of the company's annual awards at its November convention in New Orleans. The Franchise of the Year winners were chosen in three categories, including Single (one location), Mid ... [Read More]
Borst and Toyota Financial Services Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Women Leaders
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Although back in September, George Borst retired as president and chief executive officer of Toyota Financial Services after 16 years, the former captive finance company leader is still receiving accolades. Due to his commitment to developing strong ... [Read More]
Experian: Auto Loan Balances Hit All-time High of $782.9B
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive boiled down all of the data the vehicle financing industry generated during third quarter into two words: Good news. Experian found that outstanding automotive loan balances reached a record high since the company began publicly ... [Read More]
Black Book Unveils New Tool to Help Lenders Analyze Historical, Current and Projected Vehicle Values in Real Time
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Black Book recently rolled out its newest product, the Collateral Insight Engine, what it's calling the industry's most advanced resource for vehicle lenders. Black Book explained the Collateral Insight Engine can compile historical, current and projected vehicle ... [Read More]
Ally Launches Mobile App to Enhance Auto Account Management
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial just launched a new mobile app designed with direct customer input to make managing auto accounts easy and convenient. The Ally Auto Mobile Pay app can offer customers the ability to check payment status and schedule ... [Read More]
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