AFSA & NIADA welcome halt of discretionary publication of complaint narratives & visualizations by CFPB
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, 10:34 AM
Edmunds on depth of ‘The Vanishing Affordable Used Car’
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 10:17 AM
PODCAST: Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 09:25 AM
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
Open Lending gives Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards to 20 finance providers
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Soon after releasing its full Vehicle Accessibility Report, Open Lending Corp. recognized 20 credit unions and banks on Tuesday through its inaugural Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). Executives highlighted the winning banks and credit unions are Open Lending partners that ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Discussing sharper alternative data with Equifax
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Alternative data isn’t new in auto financing. But Lena Bourgeois, senior vice president of vertical markets at Equifax, explained why alternative data is now more refined to the benefit of finance companies of all sizes. Bourgeois discussed that topic and ... [Read More]
NAF Association opens nominations for Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It might be tough to top the emotional scene that unfolded when the National Automotive Finance Association gave the inaugural Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award last year. But undoubtedly the association will try as it opened nominations for the accolade to ... [Read More]
4 more findings from Open Lending’s 2024 Vehicle Accessibility Report
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As the company pledged to do when releasing some initial findings late in January, Open Lending Corp. pushed out its entire 2024 Vehicle Accessibility Report this week. The report aims to illustrate how traditional underwriting practices have alienated and excluded ... [Read More]
Title Twins gain more capability through West Virginia’s Clearinghouse
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Twin sisters Tracie Lane and Molly Johnson established Washington State Titling Services almost a year ago because of the challenges they experienced working at dealerships in the Northwest. This week, the pair said their sister company — the Title Twins ... [Read More]
Experian spots ‘natural’ reaction to higher interest rates in Q4 data
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Sometimes a trend surfaces in the car business that’s “natural,” like what Experian noticed after compiling its auto finance data for the fourth quarter. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report released on Thursday, the average interest ... [Read More]
CFPB seeking more data about repossessions & contract modifications
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants more data from finance companies as an extension of its project started a year ago focused on the number of vehicles repossessed and contract modifications. According to a post recently published in the Federal ... [Read More]
SAFCO adds former Off Lease Only legal expert as general counsel
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO) recently made its second strategic move so far this year, appointing Marissa Kaliman as its vice president of compliance and general counsel. SAFCO highlighted Kaliman brings a wealth of expertise to its senior leadership team, ... [Read More]
PODCAST: How 700Credit now sees auto financing & retailing
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich reconnected with Ken Hill, who is managing director of 700Credit. They shared a conversation about auto financing, regulations and fraud during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast recorded at NADA Show 2024 in Las ... [Read More]
Carleton addresses 3 questions about Leap Year
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Carleton reminded the financial services industry that February doesn’t end until Thursday because it’s Leap Year. While sales personnel might see the extra day as an opportunity to lift performance, the provider of compliant financial calculations and lending document generation ... [Read More]
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