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SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions reviews Q1, pinpoints signals of loan health
Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026, 07:55 PM
John Elias and Peter Krall of Allied Solutions returned for another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias and Krall recapped some of the most notable developments in auto finance from the first quarter of 2026. The Allied ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Path to stable inventory & price transparency as potential car buyers see uncertain world
Monday, Apr. 6, 2026, 01:13 PM
James Virgoe, senior vice president and managing director of GWC Warranty, appeared on another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast at a time when domestic and foreign turbulences have added even more complexities to the car business. Virgoe ... Listen Here
Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Satyan Merchant of TransUnion
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026, 07:01 PM
Our conversations with the 2026 Automotive Intelligence Award winners wrap up with Satyan Merchant, who is senior vice president, automotive and mortgage business leader at TransUnion. Merchant recollected how his interest in data started when studying statistics on the back ... Listen Here

SAFCO cites CFPB data to create rebranding initiative

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, 12:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO) used research from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to craft and deploy its rebranding initiative to expand credit access for all consumers, regardless of their credit history. The provider of subprime auto financing and other ... [Read More]

What’s the Sahm Rule? Are we already in a recession? 3 economists respond

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, 10:57 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Last week, ADP Research Institute chief economist Nela Richardson said, “If inflation goes back up, it won’t be because of labor.” But the ongoing labor situation might be giving a clear indication the economy already is in a recession, potentially ... [Read More]

LegalShield’s Consumer Stress Legal Index dips in June

Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, 11:47 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While also extrapolating its data to make a presidential election prediction, LegalShield offered an update on its Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI), which dipped a bit in June. Based solely on consumer inquiries seeking legal assistance in June, LegalShield reported ... [Read More]

CarShield settles FTC charges for $10M, to halt celebrity endorsements

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, 10:47 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A vehicle service contract provider struck out with the Federal Trade Commission this week. According to a news release, NRRM, which does business as CarShield, along with American Auto Shield (AAS), will pay $10 million to the FTC to settle ... [Read More]

Fed continues with ‘risky strategy’ in keeping interest rates unchanged

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, 10:37 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, which economic experts projected since policymakers haven’t made an adjustment following eight consecutive opportunities. But experts are also emphasizing that new data is prompting the Fed to lower the rate from ... [Read More]

Chapman Auto Group partners with DriveItAway to put ‘turn-downs’ in vehicles

Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024, 01:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The newest relationship forged by DriveItAway Holdings definitely has the feel of the city famous for cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell. To close July, the company that offers “micro-lease to purchase” technology announced it is partnering with the Chapman Auto ... [Read More]

EFG: Dealers need to focus on controllable parts of their businesses

Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024, 11:47 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EFG Companies sees some market strength and positive economic and consumer trends. But the provider of protection products acknowledged there are ongoing vehicle price concerns and lingering inflation coupled with the heightened political climate. EFG said those are ingredients that ... [Read More]

Weltman celebrates opening of new offices near Clevelend

Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024, 11:44 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of its new offices near Cleveland. Gregory Kurtz, the mayor of Independence, Ohio, along with members of the city council, joined the festivities that also ... [Read More]

How industry is seeing down payments, potential for refinancing

Kinetic Advantage finalizes first securitization
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 2024, 11:59 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Jody Lambert acknowledged that it often is surprising when a sizeable down payment or trade-in value arrives as part of an application for auto financing. Lambert is vice president of dealer risk management for Anderson Brothers Bank, which is based ... [Read More]

SCM hires Van Scoyoc after 9 years with MBSi

Tuesday, Jul. 30, 2024, 11:37 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Secure Collateral Management (SCM) hired a new vice president of business development this week, welcoming a veteran executive who served in a similar capacity within the skip-tracing and repossession management solutions industry. Joining SCM’s executive team is Sam Van Scoyoc, ... [Read More]

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