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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

CUDL Honored by Summit International

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

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

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

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

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]

GMAC Plans Cuts to Auto Finance Unit’s Workforce

Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — GMAC Financial Services announced Wednesday that it is restructuring its North American auto finance business, which includes trimming about 15 percent of its workforce. The goal of this plan is to reduce costs, streamline operations and position the ... [Read More]

Chrysler Financial Hosts F&I Conference

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

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]

Compli to Host Online Seminar to Answer Dealer Questions on Red Flag Rules

Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — In addition to announcing that red flag rules compliance program, which was developed in collaboration with Hudson Cook, the company announced it is offering an online seminar to answer dealer questions about the new requirements. Red flag expert ... [Read More]

SBRB Study: Less Expansion Planned

Nick Zulovich
NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Many smaller dealerships won't be expanding any time soon, according to recent research. A Small Business Research Board study in the third quarter of 2007 found that only 24 percent of respondents indicated they would expand their dealerships in ... [Read More]

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