Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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As subprime space keeps changing, how long can average terms stretch?
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:16 AM
TransUnion updates auto performance, shares research about K-shaped path of overall consumer credit market
Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, 10:10 AM
Reviewing FICO & FSA data to see how much student loans could be impacting your auto-finance portfolio
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 10:13 AM
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This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
DealerOn’s dual launch includes AI search visibility platform, ‘intelligent layer’ touching full dealership
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 03:28 PM
Newest Experian tool designed to reduce risk within AI-driven commerce
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:19 AM
Fed’s Bowman outlines 3 steps now that Anthropic’s Mythos adds more possible AI risk to banking
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:18 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
Auto credit availability improves to best level since March
Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, 12:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive noticed that July was the best conditions to get your paper bought since March, but the subprime share still softened. The July reading of Dealertrack Credit Availability Index came in at 97.4, marking the second straight month of ... [Read More]
Formula Automotive rolls out warranty reimbursement services
Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, 12:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Formula Automotive Consulting and Technologies, a new company specializing in warranty reimbursement for automotive dealers, announced the official launch of its consultative services. Spearheaded by fixed operations experts, Formula Automotive looks to solve the pain point of warranty rate disparity ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!
How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders
Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist
Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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TransUnion spots 2 possible upbeat trends from Q2
Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, 10:47 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps two trends from the auto segment of the Q2 2023 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) from TransUnion might calm finance companies on the risk front. TransUnion reported the average amounts financed for new vehicles have stabilized year-over-year, while ... [Read More]
ARA hires Tony Long as new executive director
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, 10:10 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association previously stated that the organization’s next executive director would have to possess eight distinct characteristics, including industry experience, public speaking ability and more. The ARA found its next professional leader, announcing well-known industry figure Tony Long ... [Read More]
Davis+Gilbert achieves Mansfield Certification Plus
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, 12:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Davis+Gilbert announced that the law firm has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status as part of its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The firm highlighted its Certification Plus status indicates that, in addition to meeting the consideration and ... [Read More]
KBB: July marks smallest uptick in new-model retail prices in 10 years
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, 12:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New vehicles might still be out of reach for many customers who land in the subprime credit tier. But the latest data from Kelley Blue Book showed that perhaps the prospects for putting a subprime consumer into a new model ... [Read More]
3 executive moves at EFG Companies
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, 11:58 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
After recently highlighting an employee survey about its positive workplace, EFG Companies expanded its leadership team on Tuesday, reflecting growth opportunities in powersports, dealership training, and profit participation programs. Among the three executive moves, EFG said Adam Ouart has been ... [Read More]
APCO Holdings recaps finalizations of 4 acquisitions
Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, 11:33 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It’s been a busy year on the acquisition front for APCO Holdings. On Monday, the provider and administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare, National Auto Care, GWC Warranty and MemberCare brands recapped that it has completed ... [Read More]
TransUnion cautious about potential ‘payment shock’ when student loan payments restart
Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, 11:13 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A portion of the contract holders in your outstanding auto finance portfolio might be facing an additional major payment obligation next month when forbearance for federal student loans expires. And TransUnion reported 36% of consumers already holding student loan debt ... [Read More]
F&I Sentinel hires Hendriks as director of product strategy
Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, 10:21 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The newest hire by F&I Sentinel brings with him more than 30 years of professional experience in numerous roles at organizations including Flagship Credit, Wells Fargo, Fiserv, Sagent Lending and defi SOLUTIONS. This week, the compliance and regulatory risk mitigation ... [Read More]
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