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Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
AFSA Forms New Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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]
CarMark Certified Selects NAC to Administer CPO Program
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. and WESTERVILLE, Ohio — CarMark Certified, a warranty program that provides CPO warranties to all vehicle brands, based in Cary, N.C., will be administered nationally by NAC (National Auto Care) of Westerville, Ohio, beginning Jan. 1. The partnership ... [Read More]
Revamped Equifax Risk Score Tool Aims to Help Lenders Minimize Bankruptcy Losses
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — This week, Equifax launched its fourth generation Bankruptcy Navigator Index (BNI) score, what credit bureau officials contend is their most comprehensive and predictive bankruptcy risk score ever. With BNI 4.0, Equifax highlighted lenders can make more confident risk ... [Read More]
4 Tips Dealers Can Use to Improve Trade-In Experience for Consumers
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Because hammering out an agreeable trade-in value creates negative feelings for potential buyers, AutoTrader.com offered four tips to help dealers ease the pain of the trade-in and increase customer satisfaction. Site officials wanted to create a strategy for ... [Read More]
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