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
Wisconsin-Based Finance Company Opens to Serve BHPH Dealers
Nick Zulovich
GLENDALE, Wis. — Built on a family foundation of more than 80 years in the franchised dealership business, a Wisconsin-based finance company recently opened for business to serve independent buy-here, pay-here stores, starting with $25 million in availability with a ... [Read More]
How AutoNation Views Indirect Lending Landscape
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — During the Q&A portion of AutoNation's quarterly conference call with investors on Thursday, the chairman and chief executive of the country's largest auto retailer went into great detail about his stance on indirect lending, giving some ... [Read More]
Senate Confirms Cordray to Stay as CFPB Director
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Richard Cordray is staying as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency that has been intensifying its regulation of vehicle financing since the spring. The U.S. Senate confirmed Cordray to remain at the position late ... [Read More]
Membership to RISC Compliant Agent Network Now Open
Nick Zulovich
OCALA, Fla. — Along with selecting its outside legal counsel, Recovery Industry Services Co. recently formed the RISC Compliant Agent Network (RISC CAN). RISC highlighted membership is open to any professional collateral recovery agency owner who can meet the stringent ... [Read More]
700Credit Forms Integration Partnership with Constellation Automotive Software
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — 700Credit, a provider of consumer credit reporting and compliance products to more than 4,000 dealers, recently formed an integration partnership with Constellation Automotive Software. The companies explained this agreement will allow more than 1,500 dealers using Constellation ... [Read More]
3 Segments Highlight Black Book’s Projected Retention Forecast
Nick Zulovich
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — When Black Book Lender Solutions analyzed historical vehicle segment data and developed projected retention levels for the next 12 to 24 months, three specific kinds of units distinguished themselves from the 24 individual categories. Those three segments ... [Read More]
RouteOne Spells Out Stiff Penalties for Non-Compliance Associated with Adverse Action and Risk-Based Pricing
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — While recent bulletins from federal regulators have been associated with F&I elements such as dealer participation, RouteOne reminded principals and managers about the potential consequences for not complying with rules associated with adverse action notices and ... [Read More]
Avis Budget Purchases Payless Car Rental
Nick Zulovich
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Avis Budget Group has purchased Payless Car Rental in a $50 million cash deal. In announcing the news this morning, Avis indicated that adding North America's sixth largest car-rental company "will give Avis Budget Group a strong ... [Read More]
DealerCentric Unveils Mobile Version of Pre-Approval Solution
Nick Zulovich
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Consumer finance management system provider DealerCentric Solutions recently made its online credit application platform optimized for mobile. The company highlighted the tool, "Get Pre-Approved in Seconds" comes at no additional charge for the more than 3,000 ... [Read More]
San Diego-Based Credit Union Buys Vehicle-Buying Service Provider
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Last week, the National Credit Union Administration announced that Mission Federal Credit Union of San Diego purchased Autoland, a national vehicle-buying service provider. Autoland, founded in 1971, is a credit union service organization (CUSO) based in Chatsworth, ... [Read More]
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