SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
Nationwide Acceptance Pushes Footprint to 23 States
Monday, Apr. 29, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — Nationwide Acceptance expanded its subprime auto sales finance program to service dealers, broadening its footprint to 23 states. Last week, Nationwide Acceptance began operating in Alabama. "We are very excited to continue our expansion and to offer our ... [Read More]
Lithia Leadership Reiterates Value All Dealers Play in Financing Process
Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MEDFORD, Ore. — Three members of Lithia Motors' management team all voiced strong opinions about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's recent guidance on indirect auto lending and dealers' role in retail vehicle ... [Read More]
SEC Charges Capital One with Understating Auto Loan Losses
Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged Capital One and two senior executives for understating millions of dollars in auto loan losses incurred during the months leading into the financial crisis. Officials said an SEC investigation ... [Read More]
Top 10 Used & New Models Eyed by Non-prime Buyers
Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — CarFinance.com released data on the top 10 new- and used-vehicle choices for its below-prime car buyers during the past six months. Comprising the list of used vehicles were three pickups from domestic OEMs. The Top 10 included: ... [Read More]
Car-Mart Adds Another Store in Alabama
Friday, Apr. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain America's Car-Mart opened its 124th store this week. Car-Mart broadened its footprint in Alabama by rolling out a dealership in Gadsden. The new location is the company's 13th dealership in Alabama and the ... [Read More]
CFPB Creates New Position, Adjusts Other Staff Roles
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with testifying in front of the Senate Banking Committee about the agency's semiannual report, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made several changes and new additions to the CFPB's senior leadership this week. Director ... [Read More]
NABD: Just 5 Days Left to Secure Early Bird Discounts for Academy & Conference
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAS VEGAS — Only five days remain for dealers to obtain discounted registration and accommodations for next month's Dealer Academy and National Conference orchestrated by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers. NABD founder and event organizer Ken Shilson said ... [Read More]
Flagship Credit Acceptance Completes Asset-Backed Securitization, Adds West Coast Office
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Among a host of other developments, indirect auto finance company Flagship Credit Acceptance completed an asset-backed securitization of $222 million of notes in a transaction that closed last week. Flagship highlighted that the notes were issued ... [Read More]
AWARE Looks to Dispel Common Vehicle Financing Myths
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Financial Literacy Month continues, Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics wanted to clear up some common vehicle financing misconceptions. Officials from the educational coalition explained that common vehicle financing myths can knock car shoppers off course. ... [Read More]
Automotive Compliance Consultants Joins AFSA
Monday, Apr. 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Automotive Compliance Consultants recently joined American Financial Services Association in response to moves made by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Automotive Compliance Consultants chief executive officer Terry Dortch explained the firm joined AFSA to engage with ... [Read More]
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