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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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PODCAST: Autonomous vehicles & the used-car market with Peter Janczewski of Draiver
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:23 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. To get a better understanding of how autonomous technology ... Listen Here

Special Finance Convention Details

Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — During the reception on Monday evening of the 2008 Special Finance Convention, which will be held in Dallas Aug. 17 to 19, an awards ceremony for the inaugural group of inductees into the Special Finance Hall of Fame ... [Read More]

Southern Auto Finance Co. Names Former Ford Credit Exec as President

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Southern Auto Finance Co. announced late last week that its board of directors has named Brian Switalski as company president. In this role, he will be responsible for executing the Company's day-to-day business activities.  Switalski, a seasoned ... [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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Peak5 Announces New Senior VP of Ops

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Peak5 recently announced the addition of a new senior vice president of operations. Taking on this role is Todd Klem. Klem has extensive experience managing call center and collection processes over the last 20 years. He most recently ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Extends National Footprint, Realigns Origination Departments

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced it has expanded into three additional states, including North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. With these three new states, Westlake said it will now originate auto loan contracts in 34 states throughout the United ... [Read More]

Subaru Dealers Gain New GAP Product for Customers

Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru and Subaru Motors Finance recently announced the launch of a new GAP product for franchised dealers. Subaru Equity Shield is a product designed to protect Subaru customers against unforeseen losses. It is distributed through Subaru ... [Read More]

Ford Credit Hit with Steep Charge on Lease-End Residuals

Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Credit completed its North America operating lease review over the second quarter and reported today that it is taking a hefty hit after discovering that lease-end residual values will likely be significantly lower than previously expected ... [Read More]

Toyota Financial Services Shuffles Management

Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Financial Services announced three major senior executive moves earlier this week, in additional to naming a new chief information officer. All changes are slated to take effect July 28. After nine years of leading the company's finance ... [Read More]

Former GMAC Counsel Joins Hudson Cook

Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — Hudson Cook LLP recently announced the addition of Thomas Buiteweg as a partner at the firm's Ann Arbor, Mich., office. Buiteweg will focus his practice on federal and state consumer financial services laws, with particular emphasis on automotive financing. ... [Read More]

Former Drive Financial Execs Leverage Experience to Re-Enter Marketplace with New Subprime Lender

Thursday, Jul. 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — In an exclusive interview with SubPrime Auto Finance News, Inspire Auto Finance, a subprime auto finance lender, announced its entry into the market. The management team spent 18 months developing a custom technology solution and reworking its subprime lending ... [Read More]

AppOne Adds New Finance Source to Platform

Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, announced late last week that Bank of the Ozarks, an Arkansas-based bank that offers commercial equipment financing and leasing through Bank of the Ozarks Leasing, has joined AppOne's lender ... [Read More]

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