TruDecision’s Parry defends current status of subprime auto finance
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 11:52 AM
Metrics that formed April’s Dealertrack Credit Availability Index ‘masked a more complex picture’
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 10:08 AM
NAF Association reveals next recipients of Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award & Summit Leadership Award
Friday, May. 8, 2026, 10:56 AM
This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Carfluent’s new AI tool helps dealerships beat aggregators in searches
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:51 AM
ChatGPT app represents the latest step in CarMax’s ongoing AI evolution
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 09:45 AM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 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
‘Important turning point’ for credit availability arrives in June
Tuesday, Jul. 18, 2023, 10:46 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive said “June marked an important turning point” in connection with credit being available to consumers to acquire vehicles. But the subprime segment remains on a downward trend. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto financing ... [Read More]
Carleton promotes Hardisty to director of client success
Monday, Jul. 17, 2023, 12:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Carleton announced the promotion of Tonya Hardisty on Monday, elevating her to be director of client success. Hardisty has been in a managerial role at the provider of compliant financial calculations and lending document generation software since 2005. In this ... [Read More]
New F&I product from NextGear Capital & Titan Warranty Administration
Monday, Jul. 17, 2023, 12:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealers who use NextGear Capital as their floorplan provider now can utilize the company for their retailing and F&I endeavors, too. NextGear Capital collaborated with Titan Warranty Administration and announced a custom-built retail vehicle protection program aimed at helping independent ... [Read More]
How employment & CPI readings likely point to another rate uptick
Friday, Jul. 14, 2023, 11:31 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Multiple experts pointed to the likelihood of another interest-rate uptick coming later this month, potentially pushing up the cost of funds at your finance company and the rate attached to the contracts you might originate. Those same experts cited similar ... [Read More]
EFG offers strategy to counter potential financing headwinds
Thursday, Jul. 13, 2023, 10:25 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While EFG Companies sees some market strength and positive economic and consumer trends, experts acknowledged slow inventory growth, price concerns and stubborn inflation have the potential to create revenue barriers in the second half of 2023 for the retail automotive ... [Read More]
ARA to discuss wrongful repo lawsuits, junk fees & more during upcoming webinar
Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023, 12:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association packed an agenda for its next information webinar, with a trio of experts set to discuss four of the most pressing topics impacting repossession agents nowadays. The session also is scheduled to include two of the ... [Read More]
Informed.IQ identifies top 10 states with overstated income & fake paystubs
Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023, 12:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Informed.IQ shared new data on Wednesday that pinpointed the top 10 states the company has seen applicants with overstated income as well as applicants submitting fake paystubs. The states where applicants most often overstate their income by 10% or more, ... [Read More]
AFSA & 5 other associations ask CFPB to reconsider statement on abusive practices
Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2023, 11:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Financial Services Association and five other trade associations are pushing back against a proposed statement of policy regarding prohibition on abusive acts or practices released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this spring. To recap, the bureau said ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Putting credit first and customers in the right vehicle
Monday, Jul. 10, 2023, 11:22 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Two industry experts who are passionate about specific parts of auto financing appeared on this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, which originated from the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Tarry Shebesta, founder and CEO ... [Read More]
Another court order filed in FTC action against American Vehicle Protection
Friday, Jul. 7, 2023, 09:43 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The third development of the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation and lawsuit against Kole Consulting Group and its owner, Daniel Kole, and some of the defendants running American Vehicle Protection (AVP) became public this week. The newest proposed court order in ... [Read More]
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