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The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group
Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here
Ted Berlovich of Clutch
Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

Prime Portfolio up for Sale Via GDNAuto

Nick Zulovich
ALAMO, Calif. — A California-based regional finance company with a portfolio of 1,058 seasoned prime auto loans valued at almost $26.9 million is hoping to sell its portfolio via Global Debt Network Automotive, the company announced. Although the seller has asked ... [Read More]

Former Credit Acceptance Exec Joins Guidepoint as Sales Director

Nick Zulovich
PONTIAC, Mich. — Guidepoint Systems, a supplier of GPS-based vehicle services, announced the addition of a sales director for its auto finance channel. Taking on the position is Werner Scherz. Officials indicated that Scherz's primary role will be to help expand awareness ... [Read More]

GMAC Places Tight Reins on Auto Loan Approvals

Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Late yesterday, GMAC Financial Services announced it has significantly tightened underwriting requirements for its auto loans on an indefinite basis. More specifically, the changes include limiting purchases to contracts with a credit score of 700 or above. Additionally, the ... [Read More]

AFSA: Most Auto Finance Companies Have Not Changed Lending Criteria

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chris Stinebert, president and chief executive officer for the American Financial Services Association, recently spoke out, responding to the current debate about whether it has become harder for dealers to finance customers. "AFSA wishes to dispel the rumor ... [Read More]

PIN Details Impact of Credit Crisis on Auto Financing Statistics

Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Power Information Network recently identified some ways the national credit crisis is impacting the new-vehicle industry. For instance, the down payment on a non-luxury finance transaction has jumped almost $1,000 during the last week of September over ... [Read More]

Capital One to Cease Floor Planning in Two States

Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One notified dealers in New York and New Jersey in August that it made a business decision to discontinue dealer floor plan financing, effective Nov. 15, 2008, a company spokesperson explained to SubPrime Auto Finance News this ... [Read More]

Experian Automotive Takes an In-Depth Look into Auto Finance Trends

Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Taking an in-depth look into Experian Automotive's Auto Finance Study called "Riding Out the Storm," SubPrime Auto Finance News discovered some important trends, including the fact that auto loan delinquencies are climbing, with more than $25 billion past ... [Read More]

Fed: Average Auto APR Springs Back, LTV Drops

Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After the average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies dropped significantly to 3.28 percent in July, this measurement bounced back to 5.11 percent in August, according to the latest statistics released by the Federal Reserve ... [Read More]

Universal Special Auto Finance Joins AFSA

Nick Zulovich
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — The American Financial Services Association recently welcomed among its nationwide membership Universal Special Auto Finance and apparently wasted no time in tapping Universal's chief executive officer John Scordo to serve on its Vehicle Finance Advisory Board. "AFSA ... [Read More]

MenuVantage Now Offers Red Flags Help for Dealers

Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — MenuVantage announced it has incorporated a no-cost Red Flags Rule compliance solution that is seamlessly integrated into its menu-selling software and embedded into the sales process. MenuVantage's Red Flags Rule solution is an automated compliance solution that can help ... [Read More]

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