FICO explains reasons for slight dip in average credit scores within auto
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, 10:24 AM
Fitch watches tax-refund boost on securitizations fade during half of the year
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, 11:22 AM
SEC rolls out more charges against former Tricolor executives who have already been federally indicted
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, 10:09 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions explains why origination is episodic, but servicing is continuous
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development for Allied Solutions, is back as the guest for another sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias explains why current market conditions, affordability pressures and changing vehicle values are combining ... Listen Here
Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a ... Listen Here
Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
One of the notable findings from TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president ... Listen Here
S&P and Experian: Auto Defaults Halt Rise; Overall Credit Reading in ‘Good Shape’
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
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
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
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
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
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]
Prestige Financial Services Promotes EVP to Chief Operating Officer
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
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
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
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]
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