
As delinquency continues to rise, consumers’ view on buying vehicles deteriorates, too
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 10:21 AM

Auto credit availability improves slightly again in September
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 11:52 AM

Top 10 states where rates on auto financing are rising most
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, 11:46 AM
PureCars CEO Lauren Donalson
Lauren joined PureCars in 2015 as a sales associate, later serving as regional manager, national director and senior vice president before moving up to chief operating officer in January 2023. She was promoted to the new role of president in ... Listen Here
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 03:53 PM
CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company’s Journey from Used-Car ‘Challenger’ to ‘Leader’
CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company’s new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control and how CarMax sets itself apart in an era ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:15 PM
Regulation like vacated CARS Rule rises in California
Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations ... Listen Here
Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, 02:00 PM
Fed’s Waller makes argument for rate cut next week
Friday, Jul. 25, 2025, 09:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For dealerships and finance companies looking for an interest rate cut next week, Christopher Waller of the Federal Reserve is arguing vehemently on your behalf. During an appearance last week at New York University, the Fed governor recapped the position ... [Read More]
ARA & RDN collaborate for new safety feature to identify violent accounts
Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 01:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It’s been a busy summer for the American Recovery Association. A couple weeks after rolling out its tool to help with compliance mandates in all 50 states, ARA on Monday announced the launch of a new safety feature within RDN’s ... [Read More]
Zoom Auto Protect launches warranty claims system powered by AI
Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 10:44 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Wednesday, Zoom Auto Protect announced the official rollout of its artificial intelligence-powered claims and concierge platform. The extended auto warranty provider highlighted its new system can deliver instant coverage decisions, nationwide repair shop integration, and improved customer satisfaction. “This ... [Read More]
FTC gets federal court involved in complaint against debt-relief operation
Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2025, 10:42 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Federal Trade Commission is continuing to police operations that bill themselves as offering consumer debt relief. According to a news release, a federal court at the FTC’s request has temporarily halted an alleged debt relief services scheme that targeted ... [Read More]
Cox Automotive & FICO tackle complexities of subprime auto finance amid increasing student-loan delinquency
Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025, 09:53 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
TransUnion previously reported that consumers who have recently gone delinquent on their federal student loans because of policy changes have seen their credit scores drop by 60 points on average. That decrease might shift those individuals into the subprime credit ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: New frontier of used-vehicle acquisition and F&I’s pivotal role
Monday, Jul. 21, 2025, 09:20 AM
Paul McCarthy, Protective Asset Protection
The method in which auto dealers acquire used inventory is rapidly changing. Historically reliant on auctions and trade-ins, a surging demand for pre-owned vehicles and persistent market scarcity are compelling dealers to aggressively purchase directly from consumers at an unprecedented ... [Read More]
LegalShield’s Consumer Stress Legal Index at highest point in more than 5 years
Thursday, Jul. 17, 2025, 11:56 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
LegalShield’s Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) climbed from March to June, and the company said it was driven by surging foreclosure and consumer finance legal inquiries, all rooted in increased debt. Analysts indicated the CSLI surged to 68.2, which is ... [Read More]
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis tackles challenges of subrogation & bankruptcy
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2025, 12:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two legal experts from Weltman, Weinberg & Reis tackled one of the most complex situations that auto finance companies and insurance providers might ever face. That’s when subrogation recovery intersects with a bankruptcy case, triggering even more questions that need ... [Read More]
Buoyed in part by job market, Fed might not cut interest rates until year end
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2025, 11:16 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
If you’re hoping the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this month, you might be disappointed. Comerica Bank predicted policymakers might not make a move until it’s time to celebrate Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa. The Federal Open Market Committee will announce ... [Read More]
Cox Automotive spots 6 troubling trends from June auto-finance performance
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2025, 09:48 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Being a music aficionado and chief economist, Cox Automotive’s Jonathan Smoke could have included some woeful blues tracks when he highlighted six points about the current performance of auto financing in his Auto Market Weekly Summary. While not mentioning songs ... [Read More]
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