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Expectations for repossessions in the US & Canada with Purr’s Chris Schellenberger
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, 07:48 PM
Purr founder and CEO Chris Schellenberger opened Used Car Week 2025 on the Live Stage presented by SYCN Auto Logistics. Schellenberger, whose unique business model offers a retail consignment platform for repossessed vehicles, discussed what the repo industry could be ... Listen Here
Robert Guerrero of ClaimBuyout on inventory opportunities for dealers via repairable vehicles
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, 07:19 PM
Robert Guerrero spent nearly 14 years as an executive with Insurance Auto Auctions, so he understands the complexities of damaged vehicles, distraught owners, auto insurers and repair shops. Now as the president and co-founder of ClaimBuyout, Guerrero explained how damaged ... Listen Here
Protecting yourself when it comes to vehicle transport with Autosled VP Sam Goldenberg
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 05:16 PM
Imagine being a dealer and the vehicle you expected to be transported to your store isn’t on the hauler behind your showroom. And no one knows where the vehicle is. To help avoid the unfortunate situation, Autosled vice president of ... Listen Here

ARA releases policy statement connected with FTC Safeguards Rule

FTC sends annual report to CFPB recapping activities regarding financial acts
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, 04:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association (ARA) recently released a policy statement associated with the revamped Safeguards Rule set to be implemented by the Federal Trade Commission in June. In connection with the mandate, ARA specifically believes recovery professionals should engage in ... [Read More]

Auto defaults finish 2022 with largest sequential rise in more than 5 years

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Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, 03:59 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Auto defaults closed 2022 with the first double-digit rise in the default rate in more than five years. On Tuesday, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian released data through December for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. The auto rate ... [Read More]

Westlake now servicing portfolios from Car Capital & Nicholas

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, 03:50 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Westlake Portfolio Management grew its servicing department by reaching agreements with two companies that specialize in the subprime auto space. Last week, Westlake announced it formed a servicing partnership with Nicholas Financial, an auto and consumer finance company based in ... [Read More]

PassTime strengthens executive leadership with new EVP of sales

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Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, 03:43 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PassTime reinforced its executive team last week. The provider of advanced asset tracking solutions announced it has hired Mike Roberts a new executive vice president of sales. PassTime highlighted Roberts joined the team from Kenwood USA and is an executive ... [Read More]

Legal roundup: GAP refunds in Colorado & retail fraud in Wisconsin

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Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, 03:19 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Recent developments from both federal- and state-level law enforcement include matters associated with refunds connected to guaranteed automobile protection (GAP) as well as a dealership defrauding consumers. Connected to industry-wide compliance challenges highlighted multiple times by Allied Solutions, Colorado attorney ... [Read More]

5 findings from Open Lending’s vehicle accessibility survey

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Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, 03:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Open Lending Corp. recently offered a in-depth reminder for when a finance company decides to buy that installment contract, especially for an applicant in need of reliable transportation. The provider of analytics, risk-based pricing, risk modeling and default insurance to auto ... [Read More]

Allied Solutions opens year with acquisition, promotion & integration

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Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 04:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Allied Solutions began 2023 with a trio of significant moves, including an acquisition, a key executive promotion as well as an integration with another service provider in the collections space. The newest announcement arrived on Tuesday when Allied Solutions said ... [Read More]

Launcher integrates with Truework to provide income & employment verifications

Newest Open Lending partner brings insurance expertise
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 04:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Launcher recently finalized another partnership to help finance companies shore up their underwriting. The technology provider specializing in originations announced an integration of Launcher’s appTRAKER Loan Origination System (LOS) with Truework, which provides immediate access to income and employment data ... [Read More]

Auto defaults remain stable, as credit availability tightens

Glenview expands services with bulk loan buying
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 04:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Following a month when the auto default rate remained steady, credit availability for new paper tightened. Those findings are among the latest observations from Cox Automotive, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian. Based on data through November for the S&P/Experian ... [Read More]

5 EFG executives offer 5 F&I predictions for 2023

EFG executives for web
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, 03:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Like when two friends share a serious conversation over their beverage of choice, EFG Companies is trying to be straight with dealers about their F&I prospects this year. EFG said through its annual forecast released on Tuesday that it sees ... [Read More]
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