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
AFS Acceptance Increases Credit Facility to $75M Through Deals With Capital One, Wells Fargo
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Earlier this week, AFS Acceptance, a full-service auto finance company serving the subprime financing needs of franchised and independent dealers, secured $20 million in subordinate debt to support expansion of its business. The company highlighted the ... [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]
AWARE Highlights How Teens’ Quest for First Car Can Be Educational Opportunity
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With August straight ahead and back-to-school campaigns for clothes and more about to intensify, Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics urged parents to provide guidance and support so teenagers can take an active role in selecting a ... [Read More]
GM Financial’s Q2 Earnings and Originations Rise as Subprime Foothold Strengthens
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial posted year-over-year gains in quarterly earnings and loan originations as company executives highlighted how they helped the parent automaker maintain its "industry leading leadership" for subprime loan penetration. GM Financial indicated the OEM ... [Read More]
Colorado BHPH Store Flourishes with 9.99 APR Contracts
Nick Zulovich
GREELEY, Colo. — Many buy-here, pay-here dealerships originate contracts with interest rates at 20 percent and higher. It's one of the reasons why store managers in California cheered a year ago when the governor vetoed a measure that would have ... [Read More]
Site Names ‘5 Cheap, Stylish Cars for Subprime Borrowers’
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Analysts from GoBankingRates.com recently created a list of new vehicles recommended for subprime buyers. Headlining the list of "5 Cheap, Stylish Cars for Subprime Borrowers" was the Toyota Corolla. The site went with this model because of ... [Read More]
Fed Officials Ask Lenders to Be Helpful as Student Loan Amounts Continue to Climb
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Finance managers trying to finalize that vehicle contract for a new college graduate might continue to have trouble getting that debt-to-income ratio at a point where the paper is purchased by a finance company. A ... [Read More]
Asbury, Sonic, Lithia and Group 1 Evaluate Latest CFPB Effect on Lender Relationships
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Of the four public dealer groups that conducted conference calls this week to discuss second-quarter results, only one shared details about noticeable changes regarding relationships with lenders as heightened regulation comes from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ... [Read More]
Former SEC Attorney Raises Concerns About Potential CFPB Data Breach
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — Concerns about the volume of credit data gathered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau along with potential that information could be compromised were raised again by a former staff attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission, who ... [Read More]
VINtek Assists with Successful Electronic Lien and Title Legislation in Nevada
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek recently reported that the company assisted with the passage of electronic lien and title (ELT) legislation in Nevada, which has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval. The company explained ELT replaces paper automotive liens with ... [Read More]
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