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Origence deepens refinancing presence with newest solution

SC broadens deployment of electronic vehicle titles with CHAMP

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3 primary capabilities of PayNearMe’s AI Servicing and Collections Agent

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, 04:01 PM

Almost a month ago, PayNearMe acquired the technology assets and hired the key employees of Marr Labs in a move described as one that will “help shape the future of payments.” The next development in that future involving artificial intelligence ... Read More

Fueled by more than $100M in strategic financing, MCO names new president

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026, 11:21 AM

MyComplianceOffice (MCO) appointed John Schobel as president on Tuesday, as the provider of compliance management software for the financial services industry looks to continue its growth trajectory following the securing of more than $100 million in financing. MCO now serves ... Read More

ITOCHU invests in MOTER again to leverage connected-car technology

Monday, Sep. 28, 2026, 02:57 PM

If you didn’t believe the modern vehicles you’re financing, retailing or repairing are smartphones rolling on four wheels, perhaps this investment announcement will sway your opinion. MOTER Technologies, an artificial intelligence-powered insurtech company that delivers a connected vehicle data platform ... Read More

Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics Returns to Show

Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026, 02:40 PM

Our “PAL” Jeremy Louisos of Preowned Auto Logistics is back on the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his work on remarketing industry committees and conferences, top issues and hot topics in auto transport and much more. The interview is ... Listen Here

SPONSORED EPISODE: Rethinking vehicle-protection plans for today’s wide inventory mix with GWC Warranty

Friday, Sep. 4, 2026, 09:25 AM

Used-car inventory on dealer lots nowadays can range from older, higher-mileage vehicles to EVs, lifted trucks, and modified vehicles. The result is dealers are also having to change the vehicle-protection conversations with customers. In this special sponsored episode of the ... Listen Here

Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2026, 09:12 AM

Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here

Origence deepens refinancing presence with newest solution

Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

As one company exited auto refinancing, another is rolling out its offering, at least for credit unions. Last week, Origence, a provider of lending technology for credit unions, last week announced a new auto refinance solution built to help credit ... [Read More]

SC broadens deployment of electronic vehicle titles with CHAMP

Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 10:54 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

CHAMP is making notable headway in the Southeast. Not long after getting more technology in motion in Louisiana, the provider of electronic and digital solutions to motor vehicle agencies said last week that it now is providing the electronic titling ... [Read More]

3 primary capabilities of PayNearMe’s AI Servicing and Collections Agent

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, 04:01 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Almost a month ago, PayNearMe acquired the technology assets and hired the key employees of Marr Labs in a move described as one that will “help shape the future of payments.” The next development in that future involving artificial intelligence ... [Read More]

5 takeaways from TransUnion report examining debt settlements

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026, 11:55 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

TransUnion recently examined another risk segment credit providers should consider. It’s when consumers accept third-party debt settlements. Analysts generated a report that explored consumer behavior before and after enrollment, comparing debt settlement outcomes with bankruptcy, and credit attributes that may ... [Read More]

FinBe CEO says WPM ‘validated my decision’ to take over servicing

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026, 09:32 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Westlake Portfolio Management (WPM) on Tuesday announced the successful transfer and onboarding of a $235 million FinBe portfolio, which closed on Aug. 1. Since the transfer, WPM said it has received positive customer feedback and exceeded expectations for customers establishing ... [Read More]

Experian examines subprime growth through first 6 months of year

Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2026, 11:37 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Auto lenders are absorbing more risk so far this year, based on what Experian said through its Q3 2026 Lending Conditions Chartbook released on Tuesday. Through the first half of 2026, subprime originations are up 24% year-over-year, and near-prime originations ... [Read More]

CCFL celebrating 100th anniversary with Hudson Cook partner as chair

Monday, Sep. 28, 2026, 10:16 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Hudson Cook partner Eric Johnson is taking on extra responsibilities nowadays. Johnson is also chair of the Conference on Consumer Finance Law (CCFL), which started its year-long 100th anniversary celebration in September with a series of events and initiatives recognizing ... [Read More]

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