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Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
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
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
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
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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Pelican Auto Finance, Private Equity Firm Reach $50 Million Partnership

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subprime lender Pelican Auto Finance recently received an initial equity investment from funds affiliated with private equity firm Flexpoint Ford. Officials said Flexpoint Ford also has been granted the option to invest up to $50 million ... [Read More]

Regional Acceptance Chooses Dealertrack Technologies to Provide Vehicle Title Administration

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Building on an existing partnership, Dealertrack Technologies today announced that Regional Acceptance Corp. successfully moved its title administration processing to Dealertrack's Total Title Solution. In addition to Total Title Solution, Regional Acceptance, headquartered in Greenville, N.C., ... [Read More]

January’s Subprime Buying Pace Seen as Foundation for Good Used Sales Year

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — CNW Research said the number of subprime buyers in January soared nearly 60 percent versus a year ago while at the same time transactions at buy-here pay-here dealerships jumped 8.2 percent year-over-year. What do the trends say ... [Read More]

CarMark Auto Finance Program Offers Opportunity for Dealers, Lenders

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — A new residual-based financing program from the creators of the CarMark Certified Pre-Owned program, called CarMark Auto Finance, is hitting its stride just in time for dealers to take advantage of the opportunity during the profitable first ... [Read More]

FTC Bans & Fines Sellers of Alleged Fraudulent Auto Loan Modifications

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, two California-based companies and their principals, who allegedly took hundreds of thousands of dollars from consumers, are banned from marketing auto loan relief or any other type of ... [Read More]

NextGear Capital’s Geitner Outlines Benefits of New Company

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — In their merger to form NextGear Capital, Manheim Automotive Financial Services and Dealer Services Corp. each bring something unique to the table that can benefit dealers and auctions. That's the word from Brian Geitner, president of the ... [Read More]

NextGear Capital Debuts from DSC-MAFS Merger

Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — With the merger of Manheim Automotive Financial Services and Dealer Services Corp., a new inventory finance entity has been announced this morning. NextGear Capital is the new name for the merged lenders, following Manheim's acquisition of DSC ... [Read More]

CarMark Certified Program Expands Eligibility to 2005 Model-Years & Newer

Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — CarMark Certified Pre-Owned, a leading third-party vehicle certification program, recently announced that it is expanding its offerings in order to provide more flexibility for its dealer base and additional options for consumers. The CarMark Certified program, which ... [Read More]

3 Republican Senators Out to Block CFPB Actions in Light of Appeals Court Decision

Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — By the time an assistant director from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau makes a return engagement as the keynote speaker during the National Automotive Finance Association's annual conference this summer, the agency's structure and regulatory power could ... [Read More]

Marchionne’s Take on Chrysler Having a Captive Finance Arm

Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — While Chrysler Group reportedly might be creating a new captive finance company later this year, chairman and chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne told investment analysts this week why he's happy the automaker currently does not have ... [Read More]

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