StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
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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
Drive Financial Introduces Revamped Finance Program
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Drive Financial rolled out its revamped finance program for dealers late last week, and some of the changes include restructured tiers and various provisions that give dealers greater flexibility in setting up deals for customers. To shed some light ... [Read More]
CPS Secures Credit Line Allowing It to Return to Contract Origination Growth
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced it has acquired a new credit facility from Fortress Credit Corp. in the amount of $50 million. The facility will be secured by auto receivables that the company now has or will have after ... [Read More]
Wells Fargo Grants Automotive Credit New Credit Facility
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Preferred Capital announced it has provided Automotive Credit Corp. with a senior credit facility worth $50 million. "Wells Fargo Preferred Capital's industry knowledge and expertise gives us great comfort as we enter into a relationship ... [Read More]
How is Floor Plan ABS Performing?
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — While fears abounded about dealers' ability to pay floor planning, especially at General Motors and Chrysler, with sales being down so much historically, the early payment analysis is in. And largely, it is positive. According to DBRS, the ... [Read More]
EZ Dealer Finance Adds Multiple Used Leasing Sources to System
Nick Zulovich
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — EZ Dealer Finance announced this week that it now has multiple used-car leasing sources for its application system. Ultimately, this means dealers have more options to offer to their customers. "We will give independent dealers more options ... [Read More]
Vehicle Acceptance Names New National Sales Director, Branch Manager
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — This morning, Vehicle Acceptance Corp. named a new national sales director and a new branch manager for its Carmel, Ind., location. Taking on the role of national sales director is Allan Couch, while Jeff Baldwin will lead the new office ... [Read More]
RMI Says New Solution Can Speed Remarketing Time on Repos
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHAMPTON, N.J. — Recovery Management Inc., which provides a bridge between lending institutions and independent recovery professionals, in partnership with OPENLANE and Alliance Inspection Management, has launched RMI Liquidation Solution. The partnership works to reduce the costs typically associated with the recovery and ... [Read More]
Centrro Acquires BarNone
Nick Zulovich
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Wednesday, Centrro announced it has purchased BarNone, a provider of specialty finance and consumer services, from First Advantage Corp. Centrro specializes in offering a vertical search engine to help consumers find personal financial products that complement their ... [Read More]
PROCON Launches LoanPlus for Banking Industry to Protect Assets
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — PROCON is introducing LoanPlus, which will be managed by a new Lender Services division that the company says can help lenders better protect their assets if a consumer defaults. The company's new LoanPlus program is based on GPS telemetrics and is designed ... [Read More]
CPS Issued Deficiency Notice from Nasdaq
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced it received a staff deficiency letter from Nasdaq on Sept. 15 stating the company has failed to comply with the minimum bid price of $1.00 as required by Rule 5450(a)(1). Under the rule, which affects ... [Read More]
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