Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
May Bankruptcy Filings Maintain Double-Digit Year-Over-Year Climb
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings continue to climb by double digits year-over-year, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. More specifically, May filings were up 37 percent from the same ... [Read More]
Fitch: 2007 Auto Loan ABS Losses Highest on Record
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — In two recent reports, Fitch Ratings reviewed the auto asset-backed securities market and discovered that the 2007 securitization vintage has posted losses that are now considered the highest on record. "To date, CNLs on the 2007 prime auto ... [Read More]
United Capital Snaps Up Non-Performing Dealership Mortgage Note
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GREAT NECK, N.Y. — Interestingly, United Capital Corp. announced it has purchased a $13.4 million mortgage note for a property that houses a Bentley Lamborghini Dealership of Long Island. It bought the note from Bank of America. Officials said the mortgage is ... [Read More]
U.S. Treasury Offers GM Bondholders Incentives to Support Bankruptcy Sale
Thursday, May. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In a statement and SEC filing released today, General Motors announced that the U.S. Treasury has offered a proposal that provides incentives for the automaker's unsecured bondholders to support a 363 sale as part of a bankruptcy proceeding. And initial ... [Read More]
Two Lenders Choose to Join XpressCredit
Thursday, May. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced that two lenders have selected its platform. These include American Finance, which will use the system to conduct its back office underwriting, and General Acceptance Corp., as a user of both its Credit Aggregation System and ... [Read More]
NCCI Now SAS 70 Compliant
Thursday, May. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — National Creditors Connection recently announced that it has successfully completed the SAS 70 compliance conducted by Bronsky & Co. CPA Firm. The SAS 70 process is designed to determine that the controls a company has in place ... [Read More]
90% of Chrysler Dealers Now with GMAC
Tuesday, May. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Just after GMAC reported that it is receiving $7.5 billion from the U.S. Treasury, Chrysler's vice chairman and president announced that about 90 percent of the automaker's dealers are now activated to conduct retail business via GMAC. ... [Read More]
Manheim Calls Credit Markets Better, Not Normal
Tuesday, May. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Apparently, many consumers still feel they are unable to get loans, despite the fact that lending has picked up, according to latest analysis from Manheim Consulting. Late last week, the company shared its take on what is occurring in ... [Read More]
Prestige Financial Names COO
Tuesday, May. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services announced a chief operating officer late last week. Taking on the role is Bryant Henrie. As its most senior executive, Henrie will direct the auto finance company's efforts to capitalize on market opportunities and further ... [Read More]
OSC Integrates into Finance Express to Offer Buy-Back Program
Tuesday, May. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently announced that Omega Service Corp. has integrated with its platform. OSC offers dealers a national buy-back product that allows customers to bring their vehicle back to the selling dealer after a waiting period. ... [Read More]
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