Stop letting messy data hold your dealership back from its true earning potential. While many multi-roof dealer groups struggle to...
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SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
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
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
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
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
Equifax Spots Surge in Auto Loan Originations
Tuesday, Jul. 5, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — In an overall consumer credit environment billed by Equifax to be continually improving, first-quarter auto loan originations climbed double digits, with March being the strongest month in almost three years. More specifically, Equifax said that the total number ... [Read More]
NC Attorney: Are You Misleading Buyers with Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices?
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NASHVILLE, N.C. — The federal and state rules, regulations and statutes for operating as an independent automobile dealer are constantly evolving. The risk of not adapting your business practices to those changes exposes you to ever-increasing liability. Simply stated, there ... [Read More]
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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask
Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.
A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report
Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly
Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth
Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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NAF Association Announces Availability of Annual Survey
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — With data from additional participants revealing trends about funding availability and more, the National Automotive Finance Association recently announced its 2011 Below-Prime Automotive Financing Survey has been published. Officials highlighted the survey — conducted by outside consultant ... [Read More]
Federal Reserve System Taps New Inspector General
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Effective July 25, a new inspector general of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection will take charge. Officials on Thursday appointed Mark Bialek, who will lead the ... [Read More]
CNW: Customers Continue to Appear Happier with Longer Contracts, Lower Payments
Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Instead of looking at the full contract and interest costs, many consumers appear more concerned with how a monthly vehicle payment will fit into their budget. While this has been something dealers and F&I professionals have seen for ... [Read More]
Flagship Credit Is Now Purchasing Non-Prime Portfolios
Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Flagship Credit Acceptance announced today it plans to purchase existing non-prime and subprime auto loan portfolios ranging from $5 million to in excess of $250 million from dealers and finance companies throughout country. The portfolio acquisition program will target paper with ... [Read More]
CarFinance Capital Takes Non-Prime Program to Another Major Market
Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Following a successful rollout in California last month, CarFinance Capital — a new, specialized provider of indirect non-prime auto financing for dealers — is now making its service-oriented program available in Texas. Led by an experienced team ... [Read More]
GrooveCar Leverages Participating Credit Unions & Dealers for Annual Sale
Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar — one of Long Island's largest dealer marketing products and indirect lender of auto loans — recently invited Long Island credit union members and the general public to take advantage of its annual vehicle sale, which ... [Read More]
Capital One Auto Finance Seeks Franchised & Independent Dealer Partners as President Eyes a Return to Growth
Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PLANO, Texas — Now that the company has successfully weathered the capital markets storm, Capital One Auto Finance president Kevin Borgmann explained to SubPrime Auto Finance News his division is ramping up growth via new dealer relationships and hiring associates. In ... [Read More]
Nationwide Joins the AppOne Platform
Thursday, Jun. 23, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Nationwide Acceptance Corp. dealer customers may now process credit applications electronically through Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ AppOne lender platform. The two companies recently announced that Nationwide has joined the AppOne lender platform, which automates the indirect lending, credit ... [Read More]
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