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
ABI: 2011 Begins with Double-Digit Filing Rise
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Consumer bankruptcy filings have started on an upward trend this year, climbing by double digits month-over-month. The American Bankruptcy Institute revealed that February's total reached 102,686 filings, up from the 92,669 consumer filings recorded in January. The ... [Read More]
Independent Dealers Gain Access to More Lenders Through Expanded Wolters Kluwer, RouteOne Relationship
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services said Wednesday that its relationship with RouteOne has been broadened, meaning that Wolters Kluwer's AppOne platform can now help independent dealers access a broader spectrum of lenders. As most likely know, AppOne is designed ... [Read More]
Experian: Delinquency Improvements Encourage Lenders to Serve More Non-Prime Customers
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Payments flowing into all segments of auto lenders improved as 2010 came to an end. Experian Automotive's quarterly analysis of the vehicle credit industry revealed 30- and 60-day loan delinquencies exhibited sharp declines. During the fourth quarter, ... [Read More]
Ally Reveals Treasury Appointee to Board of Directors
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial announced this week a new member of its board of directors has been selected by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Coming on board effective immediately is John Durrett, 62, who currently serves as a strategic ... [Read More]
Huntington Touts Lending Level through SBA
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Midwestern dealers might want to consider Huntington if they are looking to secure financing through the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Loan Program launched again last month by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Huntington officials declared Tuesday they ... [Read More]
NABD Unveils Skips to Cash Recovery Program
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON , Texas — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers announced the introduction of a new technology program called Skips to Cash. It's designed to help BHPH operators nationwide in locating, recovering and liquidating bad debt skips. The Skips to ... [Read More]
Prestige Financial Broadens Lending Territory into Eight More States
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial revealed Thursday the company expanded its subprime lending programs to include eight more states. Dealerships in the following states now can use Prestige Financial's services: New Jersey, Wisconsin, Alabama, Kentucky, Kansas, Hawaii, Montana and ... [Read More]
RouteOne Releases Free Android App
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Having unveiled a free mobile application for the iPhone during the third quarter of last year, RouteOne this week rolled out another free app — this time for Android. RouteOne explained its Android app can help ... [Read More]
LeaseTrader.com Sees Credit App Approvals Increase
Nick Zulovich
MIAMI, Fla. — For the first time since the recession began, LeaseTrader.com reported that it saw the rate of credit application approvals increase for first-time customers during the final quarter of the year. Credit application approvals grew by 4.5 percent since ... [Read More]
GM Financial Explores Offering Near-Prime, Subprime Leasing, Ramps Quarterly Originations Up to Almost $1B
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial/AmeriCredit announced latest financial results on Thursday, and in addition to revealing the company is looking to expand its prime lease program to near-prime and subprime customers, officials said quarterly loan originations are starting to ... [Read More]
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