StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
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Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
FTC issues consumer alert over phantom dealerships that experts have seen for more than a year
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 09:55 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... 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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