AFSA & NIADA welcome halt of discretionary publication of complaint narratives & visualizations by CFPB
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, 10:34 AM
Edmunds on depth of ‘The Vanishing Affordable Used Car’
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 10:17 AM
PODCAST: Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 09:25 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
APCO boosts EasyCare footprint via acquisition for second time in less than a week
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
APCO Holdings announced an acquisition for the second time in less than a week. On Tuesday, the provider of F&I products and dealer solutions said it has acquired the assets of Fidelity Dealer Services. APCO made a similar move on ... [Read More]
SAFCO promotes CFO to president
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Three years ago, Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO) hired Jason Person as its chief financial officer. On Monday, the subprime auto lender promoted Person to be its president. Throughout his tenure at SAFCO, the company highlighted that Person has demonstrated ... [Read More]
AIADA taps Protective as official vehicle service contract sponsor
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and Protective Asset Protection made it official this week. AIADA announced a new sponsorship agreement with Protective as the official vehicle service contract (VSC) provider sponsor for the association. The sponsorship connects Protective’s ... [Read More]
3 main growth aids now available through EFG Admin Solutions
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EFG Companies has a new F&I solution for operations in growth mode. On Thursday, EFG launched a new comprehensive product administration platform targeting product providers and administrators seeking to expand their business. According to a news release, EFG Admin Solutions ... [Read More]
APCO deepens roots in Southeast, buys Dealer Performance Group
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
APCO Holdings is based in the Southeast and deepened its regional roots via another acquisition announced on Thursday. The provider F&I products and dealer solutions has acquired the assets of Dealer Performance Group (DPG), which enhances EasyCare’s presence across the ... [Read More]
AFSA likes current path of CFPB & complaint database modifications
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association likes the path the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently taking and hopes the regulator stays on it. AFSA recapped on Wednesday that the association joined an industry panel earlier this week organized by the ... [Read More]
Lobel Financial hires new chief information officer
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Lobel Financial has a new chief information officer. The consumer finance company specializing in the purchase and servicing of automobile contracts on Monday appointed Ram Krishnan to this role. As its CIO, Krishnan will lead the company’s technology strategy, digital ... [Read More]
Agora Data independent dealer survey pinpoints multiple issues with lender relationships
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Agora Data recently surveyed 114 independent auto dealers whose titles included owners, general managers, sales managers and finance managers. The company sought clarity about the biggest obstacles to closing more deals that need the participation of lenders for financing. The ... [Read More]
Edmunds sees multiple records for used & new financing in Q2
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The latest analysis from Edmunds uncovered multiple new-vehicle financing trend lines reaching new peaks during the second quarter. They also spotted records in the used-car financing space, too. Edmunds explained all the activity stems from shoppers taking on larger and ... [Read More]
PayNearMe research: Lenders sustain more than $100B in costs beyond transaction fees annually
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It’s a cliché to say it takes money to make money. Well, new research from PayNearMe connected some specific figures to that saying for auto lenders and others involved in financial services. The platform that supports all major payment types ... [Read More]
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