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Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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Car-Mart Opens 111th Dealership, 10th in Alabama

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership group America's Car-Mart recently announced the opening of its 111th dealership, located in Phenix City, Ala. This store marks the company’s 10th in Alabama, with more on the way, officials noted. Officials also shared ... [Read More]

Stronger Volume Trends & Loan Conditions Spark Credit Acceptance to 3Q Income Gains

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Strong gains in both loan unit volume and the amount financed pushed Credit Acceptance Corp. to third-quarter jumps in both consolidated net income and adjusted net income. The company recently revealed its third-quarter consolidated net income came ... [Read More]

U.S. Bank Launches Online Auto Buying Service

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — In what could generate leads for participating dealers, U.S. Bank and TrueCar recently joined forces to create the U.S. Bank Auto Buying Service. Officials highlighted the U.S. Bank Auto Buying Service can help shoppers to find the vehicle of ... [Read More]

Equifax: Auto Finance Companies Originating More Subprime Loans Than Banks & Credit Unions

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — The latest Equifax National Credit Trends Report declared auto finance companies have significantly increased lending. In fact, the growth is more than 47 percent during the past two years. Analysts discovered auto finance lenders outpaced bank and credit union lending ... [Read More]

Sevara Partners with SAFCo to Secure Credit Facility

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — It was revealed Wednesday that investment bank Sevara Partners has helped secure a $50 million subordinated credit facility for Southern Auto Finance Co. — a subprime auto finance company headquartered in Florida and operating in nine states. The ... [Read More]

BHPH Contract Purchaser ALPS Reveals Significant 3Q Growth

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial's Advanced Lending & Portfolio Services, which buys buy-here, pay-here contracts, recently announced its third quarter results, revealing a significant 2,000 percent growth year-over-year. The company ended the third quarter with a total portfolio size of $11.5 million. Commenting on ... [Read More]

Ally: Strong 3Q Auto Performance Not Enough to Reverse Mortgage Struggles

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Ally Financial's strengthening third-quarter auto originations weren't enough to overcome softening within the company's mortgage division, resulting in a net loss. Ally said earlier this week that it sustained a third-quarter net loss of $210 million, compared ... [Read More]

Special Room Rate for Used Car Week Conferences Expires Today

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — As final preparations are made for the Used Car Week Conferences, which will be held Nov. 14–18 in Las Vegas, it was announced the special conference room rate of $200 expires today and cannot be extended. Bill ... [Read More]

Ford Credit President Chosen as AFSA Chair

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Revealed late last week, Ford Motor Credit’s president has been installed as the American Financial Services Association’s 2011–2012 chair. John Noone was appointed to the position during the association’s 95th annual meeting in the nation’s Capitol. Commenting ... [Read More]

Nicholas Financial Posts Record 2Q

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — With more location growth on the horizon, Nicholas Financial enjoyed a record second quarter, generating a 39-percent increase in net earnings. The company recently reported its second-quarter net earnings figure rose to $5.520 million from $3.982 million. ... [Read More]

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