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
House Financial Service Committee Chairman Again Questions CFPB’s Powers
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Is it easier for the U.S. to unleash a military strike in the Middle East than it is to counter a decision issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? The chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services ... [Read More]
Huertas: Direct Lending and the Future of Auto Finance
Nick Zulovich
SKOKIE, Ill. — The auto lending market has been dominated by indirect lenders with very few companies that have both direct and indirect lending operations. The current state of the auto finance industry is marked by aggressive competition looking for ... [Read More]
Dealertrack Introduces New Fair Lending Compliance Resources
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Dealertrack Technologies unveiled a new tool this week meant to assist dealerships in developing a fair lending policy and better defend themselves in credit discrimination audits. The company introduced an Equal Credit Opportunity Act Model Fair ... [Read More]
Sonic Automotive Taps CU Direct Connect as a Preferred Lender
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — CU Direct Connect announced this week that it has signed an agreement with Sonic Automotive to be a preferred lender for the dealer group's stores in Colorado. Officials indicated the agreement became effective on Aug. 1. CU ... [Read More]
Zurich Automotive Spells Out 7 Steps for Red Flags Rule Compliance
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — With compliance associated with mandates issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau creating quite an industry stir nowadays, Zurich Automotive revisited regulations that are a little older but still vital to day-to-day operations at dealerships. Zurich reiterated ... [Read More]
CarHop Adds 3 BHPH Stores, Broadens Footprint into South Dakota
Nick Zulovich
EDINA, Minn. — CarHop has continued to add to its network of buy-here, pay-here dealerships, venturing into another state among its three newest stores. The company is now moving metal at lots near San Diego, another in Pueblo, Colo., and ... [Read More]
US Equity Advantage Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 7 Milestones
Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — This year as US Equity Advantage celebrates its 10th year in business as a provider of biweekly and custom consumer loan acceleration services to the automotive industry, the company highlighted several milestone achievements. Those accomplishments include: —A ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Teams with Wolters Kluwer to Expand Reach of RV Financing Through AppOne Platform
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial and Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced that Ally has started to accept recreation vehicle finance applications through Wolters Kluwer's AppOne dealer portal. The companies explained AppOne is a Web-based platform that can provide Ally and its ... [Read More]
RouteOne Unveils New Financing Product to Cater to Online Buyers
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — This morning, RouteOne launched FinanceConnect, what the company highlighted as a new digital consumer credit application that can enable dealers to create a compelling and unique online shopping experience to drive sales and financing growth. "More ... [Read More]
CNA National and RoadVantage Form Alliance to Promote VSCs, F&I Programs and More
Nick Zulovich
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — CNA National, a provider of vehicle service contracts and reinsurance programs, recently formed an alliance with F&I program provider RoadVantage. The companies are joining forces to market a full suite of ancillary products to dealerships nationwide. Officials ... [Read More]
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