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
ABI: July Bankruptcy Filings Drop 10 Percent
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute indicated total bankruptcy filings in the United States for July decreased 10 percent compared to the previous year, keeping the pace at the lowest rate the industry has seen in five years. According ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance Keeping Close Watch on CFPB Developments
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — As company executives highlighted how much financing volume moved into its second quarter because of delayed federal income tax refunds, Credit Acceptance Corp. also discussed the impact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is having on its business. ... [Read More]
NABD: The Critical Decisions That Bring BHPH Success
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Ken Shilson, the president of the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers, wants both new and experienced operators to be able to do at least one thing very well, no matter if they sell one vehicle a month ... [Read More]
Fitch: Slight Loss Increase No Deterrent for Strong US Auto ABS Performance
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Despite a slight uptick in loss rates in June, Fitch Ratings insisted U.S. auto loan ABS asset performance continues to be solid with historically low delinquency rates and loss rates at or near record low. Analysts explained ... [Read More]
NextGear Capital Appoints VP of Operations & Business Development
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — NextGear Capital announced a new vice president of operations and business development last week. Named to the role was Peter Grupposo, who will head up the company's market portfolio strategies and field operational structure. He will be ... [Read More]
CNW: Nearly 70 Percent of July Used Sales Included Financing
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE BANDON, Ore. — The finance office stayed busy in July working up contracts for used vehicles as CNW Research determined 68.9 percent of all used sales last month included financing, a rise ... [Read More]
J.D. Power: Overall Satisfaction with Dealer Financing Increases
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study showed dealer satisfaction increased in all finance provider areas for the second consecutive year. What extended the upward trend? J.D. Power indicated this week that appeal for ... [Read More]
Car-Mart Opens Second Store in Georgia
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Earlier this week, America's Car-Mart opened its second store in Georgia, the second new dealership launch of its 2014 fiscal year. The 126th dealership in Car-Mart's network of buy-here, pay-here lots is located in Rome, Ga. The ... [Read More]
Two House Committee Chairs See Conflict of Interest with Former CFPB Official’s New Firm
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Not only are lawmakers taking an issue with how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau conducts its regulatory business, but some legislators now are also questioning what a former high-level bureau official is doing now that he's back ... [Read More]
Toyota Financial Services Appoints New CEO to Replace Retiring Borst
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Financial Services will soon have a new president and chief executive officer. The company announced earlier this week that George Borst is retiring at the end of September, and filling his shoes as president and CEO ... [Read More]
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