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
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]
GM Financial Keeps Parent OEM at Top of Subprime Volume Charts
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial is continuing to generate more subprime paper for its parent automaker, keeping the domestic OEM above the industry average during the third quarter. President and chief executive officer Dan Berce indicated the industry ... [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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