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
POADA to Host 700Credit for Free Compliance Webinar
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — POADA is hosting 700Credit, a provider of credit reporting and compliance products and services, for a free Market Intelligence Webinar titled, "Compliance Questions Answered." Kenneth Hill, managing director of 700Credit, will be the presenter during the webinar ... [Read More]
CarFinance.com: 6 Top Tips for Buying a Car with Less-than-Prime Credit
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — For dealers who are trying to bring in subprime buyers who are better prepared to make a purchase, CarFinance.com released its 2013 Top Tips for Buying a Car with Less-than-Prime Credit. For buyers with less-than-prime credit, site ... [Read More]
Spireon Begins GoldStar GPS Integration with Frazer DMS
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Spireon, the provider of the GoldStar GPS solution as well as other mobile resource management and business intelligence tools, completed an initial phase of the integration with Frazer's Dealer Management System. The companies highlighted that joint customers ... [Read More]
CPS Announces $205 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Earlier this week, Consumer Portfolio Services marked the closing of its third term securitization of the year. The transaction is CPS' 10th senior subordinate securitization since the beginning of 2011. In the transaction, qualified institutional buyers purchased ... [Read More]
Number of Subprime Buyers in Used Market Dips Modestly
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — In the midst of a used-car market that grew about 4 percent year-over-year and reached 3.65 million sales, September showed slightly less subprime buyers, but a greater proportion of vehicles that were financed, according to the latest ... [Read More]
AFS Acceptance Promotes Seagrave to President
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In just two years, Scot Seagrave has navigated his way to be president of AFS Acceptance. The company promoted Seagrave — one of the speakers at the inaugural SubPrime Forum next month — citing his effectiveness ... [Read More]
Equifax: Auto Loan Balances at Highest Level in More Than 5 Years
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — According to Equifax's latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report, the total outstanding balances on auto and credit card loans increased year-over-year in August. Analysts contend the total balance of existing auto loans is at its highest level in ... [Read More]
S&P Examines Subprime ABS Trends to Close Year as Credit Quality Softens
Monday, Sep. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — After a nearly two-year hiatus following the credit crisis that began in late 2007, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services insisted the issuance of subprime auto loan asset-backed securities has rebounded significantly. In their latest report, analysts highlighted ... [Read More]
FEX Announces Integration with RouteOne
Monday, Sep. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently completed integration with RouteOne to allow independent dealers that use the Web-based financial services and technology provider to submit applications to all RouteOne lenders with whom they have an existing relationship. The ... [Read More]
AFSA Highlights Board of Director Elections, Newest Members
Monday, Sep. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with five new members, five financial services executives have been elected to the board of directors of the American Financial Services Association. The new board members are: —Angela Chattin, president of CarMax Auto Finance —James Cho, ... [Read More]
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