July VantageScore report notes stability in auto delinquency & overall scores
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Experian sees refinancing continue to ripen in Q2
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, 11:01 AM
Even as F&I profits remain ahead of year-ago pace, JM&A Group reminds dealers to reinforce finance office personnel
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 10:57 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short
Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here
Path to delivering education in Spanish with Ignite Dealer Compliance Group
Steve Levine has dozens of dealer clients with Spanish as their native language. Those dealers also have hundreds of Hispanic customers who cannot speak or understand English. To fill compliance and training gaps created by language challenges, the owner of ... Listen Here
AutoUSA Offers Dealers Free White Paper Covering Pre-Qualified Payment Options & Marketing
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Offering its take on what is most important to consumers in the car-buying process, AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions revealed Monday the availability of a free white paper for dealers. The report, titled, "Pre-Qualified Payment Marketing: Converting ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance Completes $252.0 Million Asset-Backed Financing
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently completed a $252.0 million asset-backed non-recourse secured financing. Pursuant to this transaction, the company said it contributed loans having a net book value of approximately $315.1 million to a wholly-owned special purpose entity ... [Read More]
First Investors to Merge with Private Equity Firm
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HOUSTON — Coming off of record-setting performances in the subprime auto lending space during its last two fiscal years, First Investors Financial Services Group announced this morning that it has entered ... [Read More]
Latest FICO Research Examines Impact of Student Loan Debt
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — With student loan debt climbing by significant rates, are potential buyers who arrive in the showroom with high education repayment obligations going to have problems getting a vehicle loan? FICO examined the issue because officials said more lenders ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Bolsters Franchising Team
Nick Zulovich
INDIANAPOLIS — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain J.D. Byrider recently announced a promotion and the addition of three new team members to support the company's franchise growth and development. Promoted to the position of director of franchise development is Jack Humbert, ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Survey Measures Dealers’ Increase in Charitable Giving
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — A recent survey by Ally Financial showed dealers continued to be a "pillar of strength" in their communities, particularly when it comes to charitable giving. Survey data indicated nearly two-thirds of U.S. dealers increased their charitable contributions this ... [Read More]
CNW: Subprime Approvals Up by More Than 60 Percent This Month
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore., and CHICAGO — Part of the reason CNW Research projected used-vehicle sales to climb by more than 8 percent this month is the soaring number of subprime loan approvals. According to the firm's September Retail Automotive Summary, subprime ... [Read More]
S&P Discusses Potential of Subprime Auto Loan ABS Market Contraction
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — A recent report by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services reiterated that the U.S. subprime auto finance market is growing again and — despite some potential risks — its near-term growth prospects look good. As increased capital flows ... [Read More]
Exeter Finance Completes $300 Million Securitization
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — Specialty auto finance company Exeter Finance Corp. announced the completion of its second rated term securitization late last week, issuing $300 million in notes backed by subprime auto installment receivables. The company indicated the notes were purchased ... [Read More]
Iowa Attorney General, Independent Dealer Settle Dispute Over Alleged Illegal Repossessions
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa attorney general Tom Miller recently announced one of the state's independent dealers has agreed to stop what was alleged to be illegal repossessions of vehicles. In an agreement with the consumer protection division, called an ... [Read More]
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