StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:21 AM
Wise F&I regional VP chosen as 2026 NAMAD Woman of the Year
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
FTC issues consumer alert over phantom dealerships that experts have seen for more than a year
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 09:55 AM
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
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
MarkOne Holdings Unveils Expansion into Western US
Nick Zulovich
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Along with bolstering its executive team, MarkOne Holdings, a national automotive finance holding company already operating through regional subsidiaries serving the East Coast and the Midwest, broadened its scope this week so it can conduct lending operations ... [Read More]
CFPB Study Stresses Credit Scores Used by Consumers and Lenders Can Differ
Nick Zulovich
ST. LOUIS and WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the agency's new Consumer Advisory Board met for the first time, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau declared its latest study shows discrepancies between the credit scores sold to creditors, lenders and finance companies ... [Read More]
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]
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]
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