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
Prestige Financial Strikes Rare Subprime Securitization
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Though investors have been extremely hesitant of late when it comes to the subprime auto asset-backed securities market, Prestige Financial Services apparently bucked this trend by tapping the credit markets for such a securitization earlier this month. Prestige Financial believes this ... [Read More]
ACS Introduces New Lender Platform for Dealers
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Automobile Consumer Services recently launched the DriveItNow.net Lending Gateway to give dealers access to financing and leasing sources. DriveItNow.net is designed to help alleviate the problem dealers are having with a tightened credit market by providing a platform of ... [Read More]
Credit Union Acceptance, Wolters Kluwer Broaden Partnership
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — For the second time this month, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services expanded a relationship with a credit union service organization. This time, the arrangement is with Credit Union Acceptance Co. so it can offer the AppOne platform in more markets. Now a ... [Read More]
LendingTreeAutos.com Goes Live
Nick Zulovich
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Monday, Tree.com announced the launch of LendingTreeAutos.com, which in addition to helping consumers obtain auto loans, will also assist consumers in deciding which vehicle to purchase next. The new site is designed to provide a variety of ... [Read More]
First Investors Curtails Originations
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Discussing latest earnings this week, First Investors Financial Services' management reported that its decision to curtail originations had an impact on results. And while the company is seeing originations improve, the curtailment did play a factor in rises in both its ... [Read More]
Mint Leasing Makes Major Vehicle Purchase for Corporate Customers
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The Mint Leasing used a portion of its previously announced $10 million credit facility to purchase 61 vehicles for a trio of corporate clients. Mint Leasing bought all of the vehicles from Fred Haas Toyota Country, a Houston-area dealership. ... [Read More]
Lee Auto Malls Acquires Linnehan’s Credit Now
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN, Maine — Lee Auto Malls, a 73-year-old family dealership group, recently acquired the assets of Linnehan's Credit Now and Atlantic Acceptance Corp. to create one of the largest used-vehicle operations in the state. Lee already operates 12 franchise stores primarily ... [Read More]
Experian Webinar Takes In-Depth Look into Auto Finance Market Trends
Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — On Wednesday, Experian Automotive reported that rising average credit scores on both new and used loans, a downswing in delinquency rate growth and lower at-risk loan values have been pointing toward stabilization in the market. More specifically, Melinda ... [Read More]
Mitsubishi Now Offering Zero-Percent Financing to Sam’s Club Members
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Available exclusively through the Sam's Club Auto Buying Program, an alternative to the traditional method of buying a car or truck, Mitsubishi Motors announced it is now offering special APR and lease rates to members of this big box franchise. ... [Read More]
Fed: Average Amount Financed at Auto Lenders Hits New High
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the Federal Reserve, the average amount financed on new-car loans at auto lenders is on an upswing. After plummeting to $24,405 in August, perhaps in a reflection of the tight credit markets, this figure has now ... [Read More]
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