AFSA & NIADA welcome halt of discretionary publication of complaint narratives & visualizations by CFPB
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, 10:34 AM
Edmunds on depth of ‘The Vanishing Affordable Used Car’
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 10:17 AM
PODCAST: Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 09:25 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions explains why origination is episodic, but servicing is continuous
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development for Allied Solutions, is back as the guest for another sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias explains why current market conditions, affordability pressures and changing vehicle values are combining ... Listen Here
Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a ... Listen Here
Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
One of the notable findings from TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president ... Listen Here
Fiserv Expands Indirect Loan Capabilities
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv announced this week that its loan servicing platform can now manage indirect and other third-party loans. This expansion is designed to broaden the full-spectrum of loans to be processed and can provide online, real-time back-office transactions for ... [Read More]
Navy Federal Credit Union Commits Billions to Used, New Car Loans
Nick Zulovich
VIENNA, Va. — This week Navy Federal Credit Union announced it has committed significant financial support to get consumers into new or used vehicles. More specifically, the financial institution has set aside $3.5 billion for these loans, which can be used to finance ... [Read More]
BMW Introduces Special Finance Payment Program
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — In an effort to drive consumer demand, BMW has launched a special finance payment program on select models in its lineup. Basically, BMW will take care of the first two payments (up to $750 per month/$1,500 maximum) on ... [Read More]
GDN Extends Loan Transaction Services to New Market
Nick Zulovich
ALAMO, Calif. — Global Debt Network has expanded its auto loan transaction solution to include services for financial institutions and dealerships that originate recreational vehicle loans. The company is currently accepting motor home and towable recreational vehicles to be placed for sale and ... [Read More]
GuidePoint Systems, Automotive Credit Corp. to Launch Collection Solution
Nick Zulovich
PONTIAC, Mich. — GuidePoint Systems, a telematics supplier, announced recently that it has been chosen by Automotive Credit Corp. to provide a customized collection solution for the company. GuidePoint plans to work with ACC to develop an enhanced collection strategy program ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance Corp. Examines 4Q Progress, Challenges
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Despite the negative impact from a reduction in forecasted collection rates, Credit Acceptance Corp. posted improvements in both fourth-quarter and annual income. More specifically, consolidated net income for the fourth quarter was $18.6 million, compared with $12.5 million in ... [Read More]
Detroit Trading Opens Finance Lead Platform for Dealers
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — After primarily focusing on wholesale lead aggregators, Detroit Trading Co. announced the expansion of its offerings. The company has opened an auto finance lead purchasing platform for both franchised and independent dealers. Via its Detroit Trading Services arm, ... [Read More]
DBRS Predicts Prime Auto ABS Will Take Center Stage This Year
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Overall, DBRS indicated that auto asset-backed securities will likely hold up well throughout the year; however, the company does caution that it is closely watching the condition of the Detroit 3. "The auto ABS market will be the ... [Read More]
Top Auto Finance Execs to be Panelists for AFSA Webinar
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Top executives from Peak5, AmeriCredit, FirstCity and ConnectionInsights will be featured in an upcoming Webinar hosted by the American Financial Services Association called "Is Now the Time to Consider Outsourcing?" AFSA shared a bit of history about the ... [Read More]
Fed Reports Latest Auto Finance Statistics
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The average interest rate on a new-car loan at auto finance companies appears to be climbing, while maturity length is declining, according to the latest preliminary data from the Federal Reserve. More specifically, the Fed found that the ... [Read More]
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