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
Chrysler Offers Discount to Consumers Leasing Via Independent Institutions
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In Chrysler's August sales report, the company said that while sales are down 34 percent from last year, they are up 12 percent over July thanks to enhanced financing offers, efforts to shift lease-oriented customers to purchasing and ... [Read More]
BMW to Continue Support of Leasing
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The president of BMW of North America said Wednesday that the company strongly believes in continuing to offer leasing for its customers; however, he indicated that the company did shift APRs on purchases to drive a better ... [Read More]
August Marks New Monthly Record in Bankruptcy Filings Since Law Change
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Looking specifically at August, the American Bankruptcy Institute reported that U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings increased 29.2 percent from the same period a year ago. The overall August consumer filing total of 96,413 also set a single month high ... [Read More]
NAF Association Publishes Non-Prime Study
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. —The National Automotive Finance Association announced it has published its 2008 Non-Prime Automotive Financing Survey. The survey, conducted by outside consultant BenchMark Consulting International analyzes 2007 year-end data. This year, 26 companies participated in the survey, representing large ... [Read More]
The Proper Perspective for Collection Success
Nick Zulovich
I've often said that one of the most difficult jobs at CenterOne Financial Services is that of a collector, working with financially challenged customers all day, every day. And although the job is difficult, it doesn't have to be complex. ... [Read More]
CBA to Host Fair Lending Conference
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association's Fair Lending Conference offers timely content and has the ability to attract speakers with insight on the issues. This year's event will be held Nov. 5-7 at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, ... [Read More]
GMAC Teams Up with Groups to Improve Financial Education
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services announced it partnered with Operation HOPE and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce to offer the seminar "Take Your Life Back and Get Out of Debt," which was held Aug. 23, during the final week ... [Read More]
FDIC: Securitized Auto Loan, Lease Charge Offs Up Slightly; Banks May Have to Pay Higher Premiums
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taking a deeper look into the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s Quarterly Banking Profile, SubPrime Auto Finance News discovered details on auto loans. Looking at maximum credit exposure for auto loans, SubPrime found that this figure is declining, coming ... [Read More]
ABI: Bankruptcies Rise to Highest Levels Since Law Change
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In a mounting trend of more filings, the total number of U.S. bankruptcies filed during the first six months of this year grew by 29.2 percent over the same period in 2007, according to data released Wednesday by ... [Read More]
Zag Names New President, COO
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Zag recently announced it has named a new company president and chief operating officer. Automotive industry e-commerce innovator Chris Porch has joined the company in this role. According to officials, Porch is a hands-on leader who excels ... [Read More]
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