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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

Smoke compiles playlist as Fed weighs another rate hike

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023, 10:49 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke is not only passionate about the financials that make the automotive industry and the economy function. He’s also passionate about music; so much so that he’s a DJ on the side. On Friday, Smoke ... [Read More]

Springtime auto default cycle reappears

Thursday, Apr. 27, 2023, 10:13 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps cyclical improvements in auto finance defaults during the springtime are making a notable return. According to data through March for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian reported the auto default rate dropped 7 ... [Read More]

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The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence

AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market

Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals

Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents

As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)

Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance

Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos

Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI

The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Newest Open Lending survey reinforces importance of return on assets

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Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023, 11:52 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Open Lending Corp. recently released initial findings from a survey polling 95 leaders at credit unions, banks and captive finance companies of all sizes in an effort to illuminate the challenges financial institutions are facing in 2023 and how they ... [Read More]

DDI Technology brings ELT services to Indiana

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Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023, 11:50 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DDI Technology (DDI), a leading automotive title management firm and a subsidiary of IAA Holdings, recently announced the launch of its electronic lien and title (ELT) services in Indiana. Officials said the Hoosier State now is the 28th state to ... [Read More]

Exeter Finance partners with F&I Sentinel to implement compliance solution

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Monday, Apr. 24, 2023, 11:04 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week F&I Sentinel announced that it has entered into an agreement with Exeter Finance. According to a news release, the agreement provides Exeter Finance with F&I Sentinel’s comprehensive end-to-end F&I product platform to ensure that F&I products financed by ... [Read More]

KBRA offers update on securitization performance & US Auto Sales status

Monday, Apr. 24, 2023, 11:01 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Along with giving an update on its views of securitizations by U.S. Auto Sales, which is going through some operational turmoil, KBRA highlighted March remittance reports showed further seasonal improvement in credit performance across prime and non-prime pools during the ... [Read More]

Crédito Real USA Finance gains new Mexican ownership

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Friday, Apr. 21, 2023, 10:29 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Crédito Real USA Finance (CRUSAFin) — whose roots stem from AFS Acceptance that began originating subprime auto financing with independent dealerships more than 15 years ago — gained new ownership this week. Bepensa Capital announced through a news release that ... [Read More]

Advanced Dealer Solutions taps Osborne as GM

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Friday, Apr. 21, 2023, 10:29 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Advanced Dealer Solutions welcomed Bruce Osborne as general manager, bringing three decades of experience serving the F&I industry in a variety of roles since making his start in automotive retail. The full-service, dealer development agency focused on automotive, ... [Read More]

FTC extends public comment period involving proposed rule over noncompete clauses

FTC seeks additional annual funding for employees & IT resources
Monday, Apr. 17, 2023, 11:44 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps in part because of concerns raised by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and dozens of other associations, the Federal Trade Commission is allowing for more time to receive information regarding its proposed rule to ... [Read More]

23 awards given during ARA Convention & NARS 2023

Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week’s repossession industry events hosted by the American Recovery Association included the awarding of 23 honors by the organization as well as DRN. First during ARA’s 59th annual convention, the association gave the following honors: Key Award Marcus Potter ... [Read More]
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