SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
Prestige Financial Services Promotes EVP to Chief Operating Officer
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Larry H. Miller Management Corp. President Clark Whitworth and Prestige Financial Services president Bryant Henrie jointly promoted an executive within the operation to be the new chief operating officer of Prestige. Taking on the position is ... [Read More]
Daughtry: Keeping Fundamentals In Your BHPH Game Plan
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — I know you've heard many times that it's the fundamentals — basic blocking and tackling – that separates winners from losers. While football coaches coined the phrase, it's also true in your buy-here, pay-here operation. Headwinds ... [Read More]
NAF Association Finalizes Consumer Credit Compliance Certification Program
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Compliance has been a buzzword uttered during staff meetings and conference cocktail parties throughout 2013. The NAF Association finalized plans to give lenders tools to make compliance more than just a conversation topic. Created by board leadership ... [Read More]
AFSA Forms New Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Based on interest by members of the vehicle finance division of the American Financial Service Association, the organization formed a new vehicle commercial credit committee last week. The co-chairs of this new committee are: —Mike McConnell, vice ... [Read More]
CashCall Rolls out New Auto Loans Division
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Consumer finance lender CashCall recently began to originate and service auto loans. Officials indicated the newly formed CashCall Auto Loan Division will deliver specialized solutions to dealers for consumers across varying credit levels. On Oct. 28, CashCall ... [Read More]
BillingTree Unveils Compliance Suite to Enhance Payment Process
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — On-demand payment processor BillingTree recently announced the availability of Compliance Suite. BillingTree Compliance Suite can help companies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and guidelines related to accepting payments from consumers. Officials believe Compliance Suite can bring it ... [Read More]
CFPB Outlines Plans to Consider Debt Collection Rules
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it took the first step toward considering consumer protection rules for the debt collection market. Through its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the bureau is collecting information on ... [Read More]
Houldsworth: Are You Preparing For The New Automotive Financing Storm?
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Much like the housing market, the automotive industry experienced a severe down cycle following the recent economic crisis. Starting in 2011, however, our industry has taken tremendous steps toward recovery. Auto sales are on the rise, along ... [Read More]
SubPrime Forum and Re3 Conference Get Set to Kick Off
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — The moment is finally about to arrive. The newest addition to Used Car Week starts on Tuesday as the SubPrime Forum begins with a day filled with the latest trends and industry dialogue about vehicle financing to ... [Read More]
Primeritus Celebrates Agency Partnerships
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Primeritus Financial Services held its first-ever Agent Partner Event for its national agency partners on Oct. 24-25 in Nashville, Tenn., home to the company's corporate offices. More than 100 agents joined the Primeritus management team and staff ... [Read More]
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