July VantageScore report notes stability in auto delinquency & overall scores
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Experian sees refinancing continue to ripen in Q2
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, 11:01 AM
Even as F&I profits remain ahead of year-ago pace, JM&A Group reminds dealers to reinforce finance office personnel
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 10:57 AM
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
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
Lithia Explains Why Its Q3 Subprime Penetration Lagged National Level
Nick Zulovich
MEDFORD, Ore. — Lithia Motors attempted to explain why its origination level of financing to subprime customers fell below what company executives cited as the national penetration reading for the third quarter. During its quarterly conference call last week, Lithia ... [Read More]
Fitch Describes September US Auto ABS as Resilient
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings indicated performance of U.S. auto ABS continues to exceed expectations even in a time of the year when performance is weakest. Analysts determined annualized net losses were flat for prime auto loan ABS in September. ... [Read More]
SAS Survey: Bank Leaders Still Wary of Online Attacks
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Sponsored by business analytics company SAS, a recent study of 250 executives from retail and commercial banks showed evolving security threats, technology limitations and simple lack of awareness make cyberrisk a daunting hurdle for today's institutions. The ... [Read More]
Black Book: Lenders Ramp Up Data Gathering as Terms & LTVs Rise
Nick Zulovich
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Industry conferences as well as client visits and calls filled Jeff Bunch's calendar for much of the past several weeks. The vice president of Black Book Lender Solutions shared some details of what lenders are seeking nowadays ... [Read More]
NABD Offering Day Passes to Upcoming East Coast Conference
Nick Zulovich
NEW ORLEANS — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is giving operators the chance to attend at least a day of its upcoming East Coast Conference, which runs from Nov. 3 through Nov. 5 at the Hyatt Regency Superdome ... [Read More]
AFSA Gives 3 Distinguished Service Awards During Annual Meeting
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with installing its new chair, American Financial Services Association honored three executives during its annual meeting this week. Given AFSA's Distinguished Service Award in recognition of their significant contributions to AFSA and the consumer finance industry ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Announces 2014 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominees
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial said Thursday that 57 dealers have been selected as nominees for the 2014 TIME Dealer of the Year award, which recognizes the nation's most successful dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Now ... [Read More]
FNI Pinpoints Top 3 Add-On Product Hazards For Auto Finance Providers
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — FNI Inc., a collateral protection and consumer benefit program product and compliance agency for auto finance providers, tackled what president David Bafumo believes are the top hazards to avoid when offering captive or preferred add-on programs. Bafumo ... [Read More]
TransUnion Unveils New Product to Uncover Deeper Insights Into Credit Behavior
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — This week, TransUnion launched an enhanced credit information solution called CreditVision, what the bureau described as a new look in consumer credit data reporting that can allow for deeper insights into credit behavior for both businesses and consumers. ... [Read More]
NextGear Capital Taps Former Agero, ADESA Exec to Be New VP of Commercial Accounts
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — On Tuesday, NextGear Capital appointed a new vice president of commercial accounts who previously worked in the salvage auction industry along with posts at Agero and ADESA. Taking on this new role with NextGear Capital is Bradley ... [Read More]
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