Time dwindling to submit public comments about House’s major CFPB reform proposal
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, 11:19 AM
F&I Sentinel, Global Lending Services, CHAMP again among Inc. 5000
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, 11:13 AM
Cox Automotive: Subprime share decreases again in July, as loan terms stay at all-time high
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, 10:16 AM
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
PayNearMe chief product officer John Minor on intersection of payments & technology
PayNearMe recently shared new search, explaining that hidden costs sustained by auto lenders can show up as failed payments, borrower support calls, late payments, collections follow-up, reconciliation work and manual recovery effort. PayNearMe chief product officer John Minor elaborated about ... Listen Here
Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
RDN: October Recoveries Extend Upward Trend
Nick Zulovich
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — With auto lending increasing to subprime customers, the latest RDN Monthly Analytics Update showed October recovery volumes increased 7 percentage points from September levels, marking the second consecutive month-over-month jump. Furthermore, the October reading came in ... [Read More]
Concern Rising About Fiscal Cliff Impact on Auto Lending
Nick Zulovich
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., and NEW YORK — More commentary from auto loan executives and industry analysts is combining "fiscal cliff" and "recession" into the same breath since time is dwindling for federal lawmakers to resolve tax and spending plan differences. ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Acquires Three BHPH Locations from Current Franchisee
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Last week, J.D. Byrider added three formerly franchised locations to its portfolio of company-owned buy-here, pay-here dealerships. Officials explained J.D. Byrider acquired the locations as part of a push to grow company-owned and managed locations, which the ... [Read More]
ABI: November Bankruptcy Filings Drop 12 Percent from Previous Year
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute said total bankruptcy filings in the U.S. for November decreased 12 percent compared to the previous year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems. Officials tallied that November bankruptcy filings totaled 86,946, down ... [Read More]
International AutoSource Partners with Enterprise Fleet Management to Help Expats with Vehicle Purchases & Leases
Nick Zulovich
WOODBURY, N.Y. — International AutoSource — a service provider that assists foreign expats who are moving to the United States lease or finance vehicles without a U.S. credit history — revealed a new partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management last week. ... [Read More]
NAF Association to Host Roundtable About CFPB and More
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association is looking to help leadership at small- to medium-sized auto finance companies navigate the changing regulatory landscape in light of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau coming into play. The NAF Association is ... [Read More]
Experian: Wells Fargo Now Holds No. 1 Spot for Overall Market Share
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Fueled by its stranglehold on the top spot among used-vehicle lenders, Wells Fargo rose to be No. 1 in market share among all auto finance companies for the first time this year, according to Experian Automotive's Q3 ... [Read More]
CFPB and Justice Department Pledge to Avoid Duplication of Enforcement Efforts
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With auto lenders, service providers and dealers being potential targets, the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau signed an agreement Thursday to strengthen coordination on fair lending enforcement and avoid duplication of their respective ... [Read More]
ARA Looking for Speakers to Fill North American Repossessors Summit Agenda
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The American Recovery Association is making an open call for speakers to be included in the fifth annual North American Repossessors Summit, which is set for April 26—27. ARA and the NARS 2013 planning committee are looking for ... [Read More]
Report: CFPB Organizer Heading for Senate Banking Committee
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of the primary architects of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly is heading for a leading role within the Senate Banking Committee. According to Bloomberg, U.S. Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren will be part of the chamber's banking ... [Read More]
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