Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
U.S. Courts Release Final 2007 Bankruptcy Numbers
Thursday, Apr. 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Total bankruptcy filings in the United States increased 37.8 percent last year over calendar year 2006, according to data released today from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Bankruptcy filings totaled 850,912 for the 12-month period ending ... [Read More]
Consumer Portfolio Services Announces Securitization
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Consumer Portfolio Services announced that it closed a term securitization transaction recently, issuing $244.4 million of triple A notes backed by automotive receivables. In the term transaction, qualified institutional buyers purchased $244,409,000 of notes backed by automotive receivables ... [Read More]
VantageILM Enhances Collection Offering
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PASADENA, Calif. — VantageILM, a provider of integrated lender/leasing management solutions for finance firms, banks, leasing companies and credit unions, recently announced it has upgraded its collection program. According to officials, the additions are designed to ramp up their on-demand, SaaS platform to increase ... [Read More]
Fiserv Integrates with WebCEO
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — In an effort to help auto lenders better deal with the turbulent times, Fiserv announced this week that it has integrated its automotive lending solutions with Conquest Systems' WebCEO desktop reporting tool. This integration is designed to allow ... [Read More]
Flatiron Financial Teams Up with Cypress Software, DealerTrack
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Flatiron Financial Services of Centennial, Colo., announced today that it has selected Cypress Software Systems LP's Mark IV consumer loan automation platform and DealerTrack Interface to automate the company's indirect auto financing operations. "We chose Cypress' ... [Read More]
Manheim, Chase Partner to Offer Electronic Condition Reports to Dealers
Thursday, Apr. 10, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — Chase Auto Finance and Manheim Inspections announced today that Chase will assist Manheim in introducing InSight ECR to help dealers make better decisions about buying used cars for resale. With help from Manheim, Chase said it is becoming the ... [Read More]
Zoot Launches Red Flags Suite
Thursday, Apr. 10, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Zoot, a provider of advanced instant credit decisioning and loan origination solutions, recently announced the development of a Red Flag solution suite. Based on industry best practices, Zoot said it has created a unique set of tools to ... [Read More]
Autosave Introduces Alternative Funding for Credit Risk Customers
Thursday, Apr. 10, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Autosave, a five-year/100,000 mile warranty program provider, recently announced the national rollout of its Save a Deal Program. The program provides approved financing to all Autosave dealer customers, regardless of credit history or rating. Paul Pawlusiak, president ... [Read More]
Federal Reserve: Average Auto Loan Interest Rate Climbs
Thursday, Apr. 10, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON — The last time the average interest rate for new-car loans at auto finance companies climbed above 5 percent was in the second quarter of last year. In fact, the median rate hasn't beaten this February's figure since 2005 when ... [Read More]
The Real Facts about NABD 2008
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — With less than 30 days remaining before the 10th Annual National Buy-Here, Pay-Here Conference on May 6 to 8 in Las Vegas, I have received numerous calls regarding the event. The most frequently asked questions and my responses follow: Question ... [Read More]
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