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
Survey: Majority of Consumers Uncertain of Loan Approval Potential
Nick Zulovich
NORWALK, Conn. — Despite signals of a growing U.S. auto industry recovery as well as the overall economy, a February FreeScore.com survey revealed nearly 66 percent of consumers think it will be just as difficult — or even harder — ... [Read More]
Nissan Motor Acceptance Announces New Financial Services, Remarketing Directors
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan revealed today some changes in the senior leadership for its financial arm, gaining a new director of financial services, as well as a new director of remarketing, to name a few. Tapped for the position of ... [Read More]
CFPB’s Cordray Wants Lending Landscape Where ‘Honest Businesses Can Succeed’
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — This week, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Richard Cordray made his highly anticipated appearance at the annual gathering of the Consumer Bankers Association. While Cordray specifically mentioned the mortgage industry and not the auto finance sector, the ... [Read More]
CNW: Using Home Equity Loans for Vehicle Purchases on the Rise
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — As many may remember, using a home-equity loan to make a new-vehicle purchase was a key method for acquiring a vehicle prior to the recession and the house-price collapse, according to CNW Research. But firm president Art ... [Read More]
CarHop Opens First Rooftop in Wisconsin
Nick Zulovich
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop revealed this week it is opening its first Wisconsin-based rooftop. The new store is located in Fitchburg, a suburb of Madison, at 3045 Oregon Rd Fitchburg, Wis. 53713, officials announced. “At CarHop, ... [Read More]
Toyota Financial Services Unveils New Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Geared to provide added assurance and enhance the lease experience for their customers, Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services this week rolled out the Excess Wear & Use Protection Plan, the newest product to join the ... [Read More]
CARS Unveils Free Open-Source IBEAM Portal
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems launched a new open-source, freeware version of its IBEAM Web portal to the agent and lender community. The company highlighted this new version of IBEAM — available after April 15 — will be ... [Read More]
DealerTrack Expands Integrated Services to Assist Dealers in Complying with New California Law
Nick Zulovich
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — DealerTrack Registration and Titling Services Group now offers a new solution for California dealers so they can comply with a new state law that goes into effect beginning in July. With the passage of Assembly Bill 1215 ... [Read More]
WP Reports Capitol Sees Auto Loan Porfolios Grow
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a weekend report from The Washington Post, auto loan growth in on the rise, especially in the Capitol. The WP reported that low interest rates contributed to the uptick in top auto lender’s portfolios in ... [Read More]
J.D. Power: Leasing Remains Stable
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Though down more than 3 percentage points from an "exceptionally high" year-ago period, lease penetration rates remained steady in the near-20-percent range during February, thanks to relative stability in lease return volume and consistent incentives, according ... [Read More]
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