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Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
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
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
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
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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ABA: Direct, Indirect Auto Loan Delinquencies Drop

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an interesting twist, the American Bankers Association recently reported that delinquencies on indirect and direct auto loans have declined. According to the ABA's Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin, indirect auto loan delinquencies fell from 3.09 percent to 3.07 ... [Read More]

CPS Completes Whole Loan Sale

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced this morning that it completed a structured whole loan sale last Friday, moving $198.7 million of auto purchase receivables. In the transaction, an affiliate of Citigroup purchased 95 percent of structured notes backed by ... [Read More]

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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask

Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.

A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Fitch: Prime Auto ABS Show Record Annualized Net Losses

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings announced this week that annualized net losses on prime auto loan asset-backed securities in August came in at a record level. More specifically, U.S. prime auto loan ABS hit a record high of 1.73 percent in ... [Read More]

Judge Issues Further Decisions on Legal Dispute between DealerTrack, RouteOne and Finance Express

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — In response to the latest decisions on Tuesday by Judge Andrew Guilford, of the U.S. District Court of California, DealerTrack, RouteOne and Finance Express all issued victory statements regarding the ongoing legal battle revolving around three patents. ... [Read More]

NIADA Launches New Series to Help Dealers Close Subprime Sales

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Texas — The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association has introduced a new series through its NIADA.TV portal that can show dealers the best practices for closing sales with subprime customers. The "How to Sell to the Unbankable Customer" series, led ... [Read More]

PIN: Average Down Payment Jumps Along with Age of Trade-Ins

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Power Information Network recently reported that credit tightening is occurring throughout the auto industry, with down payments on new vehicles growing as a result. More specifically, the company indicated that down payments as a percentage of the ... [Read More]

Chase Auto Finance to Serve as Mazda Captive

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Starting tomorrow, Chase Auto Finance will begin offering subvented loans and leases for Mazda's North American operations, a spokeswomen for the lender told SubPrime Auto Finance News this week. By Jan. 1, 2009, Mazda will use Chase exclusively for ... [Read More]

First Advantage CREDCO Expands Reynolds Partnership, Increases Red Flag Rule Assistance

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO reported that its CreditMaster solutions is now integrated with Reynolds and Reynolds' dealer management system POWER, in addition to recently announcing it is hosting a Webinar on the Red Flag Rule, as well as launching ... [Read More]

Asbury Seals the Deal on New Senior Debt Facilities

Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Asbury Automotive Group announced Monday that it has closed on a number of new senior debt facilities, providing approximately $800 million of replacement financing. These agreements replace an existing $550 million syndicated facility that included a $75 million ... [Read More]

CARS, PassTime USA Announce Partnership

Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — In response to increased demand for services to support the repossession and remarketing of non-performing assets, Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems and PassTime USA announced they have formed a strategic partnership. This partnership will allow the companies to incorporate ... [Read More]

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