StoneEagle spots new highs in dealer F&I average gross profit, income halfway through 2026
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:21 AM
Wise F&I regional VP chosen as 2026 NAMAD Woman of the Year
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
FTC issues consumer alert over phantom dealerships that experts have seen for more than a year
Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2026, 09:55 AM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty
Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here
Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO
Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead
On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here
CBA Schedules Auto Finance Conference
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association will host its 2008 National Automobile Finance Conference & Tradeshow March 30 to April 1 at the Hilton San Francisco in California. "For over 20 years CBA's automobile finance conference and tradeshow has been ... [Read More]
CPS Renews Senior Credit Facility
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — Portfolio Services recently announced that it has renewed one of its $200 million senior revolving warehouse credit facilities for a year. The company said it has $400 million in total senior warehouse capacity. "We are pleased with the ... [Read More]
Consumers Can Now Complain Easier to Federal Reserve
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It just became easier for consumers to complain to the Federal Reserve about issues with banks and financial institutions. Earlier this week, the Fed introduced Federal Reserve Consumer Help, which is a new centralized resource that consolidates and ... [Read More]
Kia Motor Finance Opens New Southeast Center for Dealers
Nick Zulovich
AUSTELL, Ga. — Kia Motor Finance Co. recently held grand opening ceremonies for its new Southeast Regional Service Center in Austell, Ga. The new center will provide full retail credit and funding services for Kia dealers in the Southern and Eastern ... [Read More]
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]
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