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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

The Real Facts about NABD 2008

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

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

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

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

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]

Compli Partners with Law Firm to Enhance Dealer Compliance Offerings

Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced that it has teamed up with Sacks Tierney P.A. to provide top-tier legal information, compliance consulting and technology to Arizona dealers. The services will be offered via Compli's Dealership Compliance Management System. Sacks Tierney, based in ... [Read More]

Experian Automotive Introduces Auto Credit Report

Nick Zulovich
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive announced Monday that it has launched an automotive-specific credit profile report. Designed expressly for dealers and lenders, officials said Experian's Automotive Credit ProfileSM can help those financing auto loans more quickly and accurately make the best ... [Read More]

PIN: Longer Loans Continue to Gain Popularity

Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — In its latest market analysis, Power Information Network reported that the retail auto business is continuing to embrace longer loans. "Six-year loans (taken out at the dealership) now account for four of every 10 new-vehicle loans, almost ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer Now Offering Lease Agreements in e-Format

Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — To meet the growing demand for paperless finance transactions within the auto finance industry, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced Monday that it is offering dealers, work flow aggregators and lenders new standardized and customizable motor vehicle lease agreements in an ... [Read More]

CarBiz Receives Texas License

Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz recently announced that it has received a dealer license for the state of Texas. According to the company, this marks the final dealer license for CarBiz to obtain following its major acquisitions of 26 dealerships in the ... [Read More]

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