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SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
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

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]

AFSA, NTSF Form New Committee to Address Titling Issues

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON — The National Title Solutions Forum is merging into the American Financial Services Association to form a new committee of professional interest under the association's Vehicle Finance Division. The goal of this new move is to create a new entity dedicated ... [Read More]

RouteOne Hits New Record for Subscribers to Product Offering

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne announced today that more than 10,000 dealers are now subscribed to its Vehicle Values tool since the product's launch in late 2006. According to officials, this is almost double the amount of subscribing dealers since February ... [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]

Independent Dealers Characterize Market Environment

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO and FORT MYERS, Fla. — How is the current economic climate impacting independent dealers? To answer this question, SubPrime Auto Finance News recently talked to a few independent dealers who work in the subprime arena, asking about the challenges they ... [Read More]

Bankruptcy Filings Mount; Federal Reserve Admits to Possible Recession

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Despite the tough means test, the American Bankruptcy Institute reported that due to economic issues, particularly those in the mortgage sector, consumer bankruptcy filings jumped 27 percent nationwide during the first quarter, compared to the same period ... [Read More]

LeaseTrader.com Compares Risks Associated with 84-Month Auto Loans to Mortgage Industry

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MIAMI — With some manufacturers and dealers now offering 84-month financing on auto loans, this could lead to more consumers ending up in negative equity, according LeaseTrader.com. Consumers who accept these terms are at particular risk with the current consumer credit ... [Read More]

NADC Board Challenges Opposition to Dealer Arbitration Clauses

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Association of Dealer Counsel Board of Directors reported that it has submitted written comments to the House Judiciary Committee to express opposition to the Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 (H.R. 5312). The March 17 letter ... [Read More]

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