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Talking about the car business in the US & Canada with Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership

Monday, Apr. 13, 2026, 03:50 PM

As Cherokee Media Group was getting ready to host the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami, Peter Smith of the Lion Partnership spent some time with Nick Zulovich for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Smith recapped some of ... Listen Here

SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions reviews Q1, pinpoints signals of loan health

Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026, 07:55 PM

John Elias and Peter Krall of Allied Solutions returned for another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias and Krall recapped some of the most notable developments in auto finance from the first quarter of 2026. The Allied ... Listen Here

SPONSORED EPISODE: Path to stable inventory & price transparency as potential car buyers see uncertain world

Monday, Apr. 6, 2026, 01:13 PM

James Virgoe, senior vice president and managing director of GWC Warranty, appeared on another special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast at a time when domestic and foreign turbulences have added even more complexities to the car business. Virgoe ... Listen Here

Capstreet-backed Informativ names Lang as COO

Friday, Sep. 8, 2023, 10:41 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

This week, Informativ announced that Kimberly Lang has joined the company as chief operating officer. The provider of credit-focused lead generation, credit report and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, finance companies and other clients said Lang is assuming the position ... [Read More]

AutoPayPlus makes second executive move to reinforce finance leadership

Friday, Sep. 8, 2023, 10:38 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

AutoPayPlus by US Equity Advantage made its second executive move in the past two months, announcing this week that David Lee has joined the company as director of finance and controller. In this role, AutoPayPlus said Lee will be responsible ... [Read More]

New Fed research highlights auto activity & recession outlook

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Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023, 10:16 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Two experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago published a paper this week explaining why they think policymakers raising interest rates not only will curb inflation but will steer the economy away from a recession. Stefania D’Amico and Thomas ... [Read More]

On the Road Lending gains $500K in capital from Tolleson Wealth Management

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Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2023, 10:47 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

On the Road Lending now has more financial horsepower. The nonprofit organization that launched in Dallas in 2013 said on Wednesday that it received $500,000 in capital from Tolleson Private Bank to deepen its successful initiative across underserved communities throughout ... [Read More]

NextGear gives $50K to fund STEM lab at Indianapolis elementary school

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2023, 10:46 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

NextGear Capital showed it has a great interest in science, too, not just the automotive financial world. The floorplan provider that focuses on independent dealerships, in collaboration with Cox Enterprises, recently transformed an Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) classroom into the ... [Read More]

Study: 61% of consumers still live paycheck to paycheck

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Friday, Sep. 1, 2023, 10:13 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

With Gen Z becoming a growing part of the segment, findings surfaced this week from the 25th edition of the New Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series orchestrated by LendingClub Corp. in partnership with PYMNTS. The research showed that 61% of ... [Read More]

Experian notices contract terms continue to shorten

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, 10:32 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Experian’s newest State of the Automotive Finance Market Report showed average contract terms continued to decrease. Amid rising interest rates, Experian reported on Thursday consumers are continuing to opt for shorter terms based on findings from the second quarter. However, ... [Read More]

Economists see more interest-rate rises ahead

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, 12:28 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

At least three economists anticipate the Federal Reserve pushing interest rates higher after chairman Jerome Powell made one of his most anticipated speeches of the year last week. The Fed’s annual gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyo., was the backdrop on ... [Read More]

TextUs study reinforces how much consumers prefer text messaging

Why auto finance is lagging in digital sphere

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, 12:22 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

If you already suspect many of the contract holders in your auto finance portfolio prefer to be contacted via text messaging, this research might reinforce your thinking. A recent study conducted by TextUs and Benenson Strategy Group surveyed smartphone users ... [Read More]

CFPB roundup: Proposed settlement with credit repair firm totals $2.7B

CFPB files lawsuit against US Auto Sales servicer

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, 10:34 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Among a series of activities in recent days, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau entered a proposed settlement on Monday with what the regulator called “a ring of corporate entities” operating some of the largest credit repair brands in the country, ... [Read More]

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