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Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here

7 findings from first report generated by CFPB’s Auto Finance Data Pilot

Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2024, 12:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its initial findings on Monday from its Auto Finance Data Pilot deployed last February. The CFPB made nine market monitoring orders to three banks, three finance companies and three captives to provide information about ... [Read More]

CFPB wants to eliminate delinquent medical bills from credit reports

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Monday, Jun. 17, 2024, 09:27 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps your underwriting department used information about unpaid medical bills on an applicant’s credit report when determining whether to offer auto financing and under what terms. Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule that would remove medical ... [Read More]

4 benefits of FlexPath’s new partnership with Yield Solutions Group

Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024, 03:10 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Just ahead of next week’s NIADA Convention, FlexPath DXP and Yield Solutions Group announced a strategic partnership to bring advanced virtual F&I solutions to independent dealers nationwide. The companies said this collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of ... [Read More]

Peritus hires Stanley as senior vice president of business development and marketing

Another former Manheim Canada exec joins Otolane
Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024, 03:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Peritus Portfolio Services announced the hiring of Chris Stanley as senior vice president of business development and marketing. The provider of custom bankruptcy solutions said Stanley will join the company to focus on helping clients and prospects improve ... [Read More]

Inflation dominates conversation after rates remain unchanged

Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024, 11:28 AM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
If you were playing an eating or drinking game based on the number of times policymakers and experts referenced inflation on Wednesday in connection with interest rates holding steady, you would likely have a full belly or an upcoming hangover ... [Read More]

NAF Association reveals new executive committee

Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024, 10:34 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association elected new officers for its executive committee last week during the 28th annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The group set to serve one-year terms will be led by president Claudia Plascencia, ... [Read More]

Freeway Funding becomes first client to use new capital program from Agora Data

Kinetic Advantage finalizes first securitization
Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024, 10:33 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Freeway Funding is the first client to leverage a new program from Agora Data that’s designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized finance companies. The fintech company that provides technology, capital and guidance with predictable performance and analytics ... [Read More]

Analysts revise April Dealertrack Credit Availability Index when sharing May reading

Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024, 10:39 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive took a second look at the April reading of the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. As a result, both the April and May readings looked a bit more favorable for dealerships and finance companies. What might be ahead later ... [Read More]

PODCAST: Credit Acceptance chief marketing and product officer Andrew Rostami on current conditions & more

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Monday, Jun. 10, 2024, 10:52 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Credit Acceptance chief marketing and product officer Andrew Rostami made his first appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast, sharing numerous perspectives about the non-prime and subprime portions of the auto-finance market. Rostami also highlighted the keys for success for Credit ... [Read More]

NADA cheers bill provision impacting CARS Rule implementation

NIADA gearing up for annual Capitol Hill event
Monday, Jun. 10, 2024, 10:40 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) had something to celebrate last week on Capitol Hill. NADA explained that what triggered the cheers was the passage of the fiscal year 2025 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill by the ... [Read More]

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