StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
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Wise F&I regional VP chosen as 2026 NAMAD Woman of the Year
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
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]
Del Mar Recovery Solutions Expands Operations into Michigan
Nick Zulovich
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Skip-tracing, repossession and remarketing management firm Del Mar Recovery Solutions recently expanded its call center operations into Grand Rapids, Mich. Company executives highlighted that a year of steady growth across all of their business lines led Del ... [Read More]
CPS Assesses Current Competition from Banks and Larger Auto Financing Firms
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — After wrapping up another quarter of net income growth, Consumer Portfolio Services again addressed competition in the subprime auto financing market. However, late last week, instead of touching on startups that are entering the arena, CPS chairman ... [Read More]
J.D. Power: Combined August & September Lease Volume Climbs by 121K Units
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Lease subvention climbed more than 5 percent year-over-year in September, which was the first increase in seven months, according to Autodata Corp. data in the latest Guidelines report from NADA Used Car Guide. The report noted that ... [Read More]
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