StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:21 AM
Wise F&I regional VP chosen as 2026 NAMAD Woman of the Year
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
FTC issues consumer alert over phantom dealerships that experts have seen for more than a year
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 09:55 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
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
New BHPH Association Seeks More Members, Rolls Out Website
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The Community Auto Finance Association is looking to expand its membership of established local businesses that sell, lease and finance used vehicles. Established last October, CAFA is also hoping a new website can boost its member partnerships that ... [Read More]
First Investors Gains New VP & Co-COO
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — First Investors Financial Services Group recently named an industry veteran to be its senior vice president of marketing and originations as well as co-chief operating officer. Taking on the role is David Satterfield, who First Investors is asking ... [Read More]
Ally Credit Canada Joins DealerTrack Canada
Nick Zulovich
TORONTO — Ally Financial and DealerTrack Canada announced today that Ally Credit Canada Limited has been added to the DealerTrack network of more than 6,000 Canadian dealers as a financing option for their customers. "The addition of Ally to the DealerTrack ... [Read More]
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Subprime Auto Firm
Nick Zulovich
BOSTON — The Securities and Exchange Commission is alleging that Inofin, a subprime auto finance firm, and several of its top officers improperly raised funds through unregistered securities, among other claims. The SEC is taking the company to court over the ... [Read More]
GenerationLeads Rolls Out Solutions to Bring Subprime Buyers to Dealers
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — After compiling nine years of experience building leads for other retailers that sought buyers who have subprime credit, GenerationLeads recently revealed its leads now are available to franchise dealers. An advantage GenerationLeads insists it can deliver to store ... [Read More]
Suzuki, Sheffield Financial Renew Deal
Nick Zulovich
CLEMMONS, N.C. — This week, Sheffield Financial and American Suzuki Motor Corp. renewed and expanded their three-year financing services agreement, effective immediately. Executives explained the new contract covers both installment and revolving financing for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and UTVs manufactured ... [Read More]
NADA Reports on Its Participation in FTC Vehicle Finance Roundtable
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — The National Automobile Dealers Association revealed some insights into the Federal Trade Commission's Dealer Roundtable yesterday. The group said its representatives were on hand during the event in Detroit to highlight the importance of dealer-assisted financing. The series ... [Read More]
Black Book Now Helping Dealers Get Better Handle on Customer Credit Scores Before They Come to Store
Nick Zulovich
BOCA RATON, Fla. — In an effort to cut down the amount of time customers need to spend in the F&I office, as well as generate stronger leads for dealers, Black Book this morning announced a new Credit Activator offering that ... [Read More]
Huntington to Step Up Hiring, Auto Lending in Michigan
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Huntington announced this morning that thanks to the state's improving economic recovery, the company is significantly expanding its Michigan auto dealer financing business and will add key personnel to support this move. "With Michigan's continuing economic recovery, we ... [Read More]
Fed Suspends New-Vehicle Loan Average Reporting
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve halted its reporting on averages for new-vehicle loans by finance companies. Officials indicated the statistical foundation for this series of updates has "deteriorated" in the past few months. "Therefore, publication of these series is ... [Read More]
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