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The Spark Between EVs & CPO

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026, 02:46 PM

In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here

Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2026, 10:53 AM

Next up on the Canada’s Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group’s Joe Overby about ... Listen Here

Ted Berlovich of Clutch

Monday, Jun. 29, 2026, 03:44 PM

Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada’s Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company’s wholesale process, how the company handles some of ... Listen Here

June views of credit performance & defaults continue seasonal moves

Thursday, Jul. 20, 2023, 11:40 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

It might ease concerns from finance companies to see watchers of credit performance and defaults observe seasonal movements, according to the newest updates released this week. The auto portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices generated just a 1 ... [Read More]

AutoPayPlus hires new CFO with global professional experience

Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023, 11:14 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

AutoPayPlus strengthened its financial leadership with someone who brings experience national and international experience in both the public and private sectors. The provider of automated biweekly and early loan payoff services announced on Tuesday that Donald Retreage Jr. has joined ... [Read More]

‘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

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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

Details of upcoming repossession webinars from ARA & Weltman

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

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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

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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]

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