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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

Tom Hudson Offers Special Finance (Legal) Tips and Insights

Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — This issue's theme is "Special Finance Tips and Insights." Since I do the legal stuff, you'll note the amended title to this article. Insights first: 1. From a legal standpoint, a dealer's contract and related documents (I'm ... [Read More]

MenuVantage Adds Service Payment Plan to Platform

Nick Zulovich
ORLANDO, Fla. — MenuVantage recently announced that Service Payment Plan has joined its nationwide network of active F&I providers. According to officials, SPP is a leader in administering interest-free payment plans for service contracts on new and used vehicles for both ... [Read More]

Consumers Worry How Mortgage Challenges Will Impact Auto Loans

Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — As the challenges in the subprime mortgage market continue to play out, a new survey indicates that Americans shopping for car loans and other forms of credit are beginning to get nervous. The survey of 1,000 consumers was ... [Read More]

Compli Announces Partnerships to Help Protect Calif. Dealers from Liability

Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — As part of Compli's effort to expand legal protections for dealerships nationwide, it recently announced it has teamed up with Venable to provide California stores with the latest regulatory, compliance-related training content available. Venable, which specializes in ... [Read More]

Non-Prime Lender Joins XpressCredit Platform

Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit recently announced that non-prime lender Merrick Bank has joined its platform to help motorcycle dealers offer indirect loans to their customers.   Merrick Bank is a national non-prime leader in providing boat and RV loans, as well as ... [Read More]

Compliance and Market Challenges Focus of NABD Conference

Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — About 400 dealers and vendors descended on Houston earlier this week for the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers Underwriting & Collections Conference. As usual, a variety of industry experts, finance professionals and dealers were on hand at the ... [Read More]

Daimler Financial Services Americas Announces Re-Structure

Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Daimler Financial Services Americas announced Monday its plans to restructure its customer service, collections and remarketing operations of the Mercedes-Benz Financial sector in Westlake, Texas. Details of the plan include moving 180 positions of the Daimler Truck ... [Read More]

GM Canada Offers New Incentives

Nick Zulovich
OSHAWA, ONTARIO — General Motors of Canada announced late last week it is offering several new deals for consumers. Included in these incentives are the following: —Coverage for a 1 percent GST reduction for cash/finance customers until the updated GST rate ... [Read More]

First Advantage CREDCO Partners with Advent Resources

Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — First Advantage CREDCO announced Monday it has partnered with software company Advent Resources. As part of this deal, the company is planning to use Advent Resources customer relationship management program in its prospector Internet, bankruptcy and lead operations. Officials note ... [Read More]

Comerica Bank Releases 3Q Affordability Report

Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Comerica Bank released its Auto Affordability Index for the third quarter late last week and found that the relative cost for an average-priced new vehicle for families has increased, though only by a small margin, and that families are ... [Read More]

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