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FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Manheim Analyzes Auto Financing Industry’s Health
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim addressed financial-market health in its 2008 Used-Car Market Report, including discussing the market instability in 2007 driven by the subprime mortgage downfall, the impact of this on the auto sector and what the future may bring. Overall, ... [Read More]
Guardian Warranty Names New CEO
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AVOCA, Pa. — Guardian Warranty Corp. announced today that John Stultz will be stepping down as president and chief executive officer in order to pursue other interests, and that the new CEO will be Joan Saunders. Officials describe Saunders as a ... [Read More]
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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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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist
Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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NVLA to Host Training Course on Legal, Legislative Issues
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Vehicle Leasing Association recently announced that its Certified Vehicle Lease Executive training course in Legal and Legislative Issues and the Vehicle Lessor will be held April 24 to 27 in San Francisco at the Marines' Memorial ... [Read More]
CUDL Honored by Summit International
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — CUDL, which administers a point-of-sale and indirect auto lending network for credit unions, announced that the company's AutoSMART Program and Web site was recently presented with Summit International's 2007 Marketing Effectiveness Award. CUDL's AutoSMART Program and Web ... [Read More]
CPS: Dealer Contract Purchases Hit Record in 2007
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — According to the president and chief executive officer of Consumer Portfolio Services, 2007 was a banner year in terms of contract purchases and portfolio level. Charles Bradley Jr., president and CEO, indicated, "2007 was a landmark year for ... [Read More]
CBA Announces Details of Upcoming Auto Finance Conference
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association is preparing for its 28th Automobile Finance Conference & Tradeshow to be held March 30 to April 1 at the Hilton San Francisco in California. "For more than 20 years, CBA's automobile finance conference ... [Read More]
Comerica: Consumers Spending Less, Extending Terms
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — According to the latest analysis from Comerica Bank, an average-priced new vehicle required 24.4 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter. The Auto Affordability Index from Comerica Bank discovered that the latest reading is down 0.5 weeks ... [Read More]
Freedom Financial Gains $15 Million Credit Facility
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Freedom Financial Group, a subprime auto finance company that primarily purchases contracts via independent dealers, recently announced it has signed a $15 million, two-year, revolving credit facility with ReMark Capital Group, which is an affiliate of the ... [Read More]
Chrysler Financial Hosts F&I Conference
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Financial hosted its fifth annual F&I Conference early this month, Feb. 11 to 15, and provided an overview of the event. Moreover, the company announced a new tool to benefit the customers of its franchised dealers. The ... [Read More]
Sekurus Launches iLocate to Help Dealers, Customers
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MURRIETA, Calif. — Sekurus, the manufacturer of ON TIME, recently announced the introduction of iLocate, which offers benefits for both dealers and vehicle owners. According to officials, the new device enables the dealers and owners of both new and pre-owned cars ... [Read More]
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