Dealers already wary about interest-rate impact watch Fed pass on chance for adjustment
Thursday, Jun. 18, 2026, 10:13 AM
ANV Group Holdings to take Open Lending private via all-cash tender offer
Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Agora Data & GWC Warranty partner to streamline dealer offerings of VSC & GAP
Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026, 11:28 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
First Advantage CREDCO Partners with Finance Express
Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO announced Monday it has integrated its credit-based information solutions with Finance Express, a provider of online finance services and technology to independent dealers. As part of the partnership, First Advantage CREDCO will provide dealers with ... [Read More]
Acura Financial Services Makes Debut
Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — In order to better meet the needs of its luxury brand's dealers and customers, American Honda Finance Corp. recently launched a separate financial services offering for Acura. According to officials, the introduction of Acura Financial Services is just ... [Read More]
Soft Sales Volumes, High Credit-Loss Provisions Impact Ford Credit’s 1Q Performance
Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Like many of its peers in the industry, Ford Motor Credit's first-quarter performance was negatively affected by credit restrictions as well as low consumer confidence and job losses through the country, according to the company. Specifically, in its preliminary quarterly ... [Read More]
Capital One Auto Finance Back in the Black After Tough 4Q
Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One's National Lending segment reported that economic deterioration ramped up in the first quarter, most particularly in the labor markets, hurting this division. However, interestingly enough, the officials said that their auto finance unit proved to be ... [Read More]
ARA Teams with DRN to Help Recovery Agents Improve Returns for Lenders
Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The American Recovery Association and Digital Recognition Network, which specializes in license plate recognition, announced this week that they have joined together for a three-year marketing and sales agreement. The agreement means ARA will utilize DRN's license plate recognition ... [Read More]
Zoombak Launches Referral Program that Offers Cash for New Customers
Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Zoombak recently announced the launch of its new Customer Referral Program, which is designed to reward customers for word-of-mouth marketing and to drive sales of its GPS locator technology. The company will send $25 in cash to customers ... [Read More]
GMAC Honors Community Service of Associates
Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — GMAC Financial Services announced the recipients of its biannual Community Leadership Award this week, which is created to recognize exemplary volunteerism and the charitable giving of its associates. The announcement of these recipients is in connection with National Volunteer ... [Read More]
U.S. Bank Launches Special Auto Loan Program for Eco-Friendly Vehicles
Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Late last week, U.S. Bank announced that it has created a new auto loan program that offers a half-percent rate reduction on loans new and used models certified by the EPA as environmentally friendly SmartWay vehicles. Officials boasted that their ... [Read More]
KBB Selects BMW Financial Services’ up2drive.com to Help Web Shoppers
Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW Group Financial Services recently announced that up2drive.com has been selected by Kelley Blue Book as its exclusive online lender for the kbb.com Web site. An automotive financing Web site that features convenient loan services, up2drive.com is ... [Read More]
RouteOne’s New Partnerships
Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently released a plethora of news, including partnerships with Market Scan Information Systems, ProMax Online and new integration between XpressCredit and Automobile Consumer Services on its platform. The most recent news is the fact the company ... [Read More]
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