
COMMENTARY: What lenders & dealerships should consider when adapting to demands for digital auto financing
Monday, Apr. 14, 2025, 12:37 PM

Southeast Toyota Finance picks new president, promotes two other execs
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025, 03:43 PM

CULA increases active dealer partners by 91% in 2024
Monday, Apr. 14, 2025, 12:46 PM
Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus now includes smartphone repair benefits
Monday, Mar. 31, 2025, 01:01 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Smartphones and cars seem to go together, so Assurant wants to help consumers protect both pieces of technology. Last week, the company announced the launch of Assurant Vehicle Care Technology Plus, a vehicle service contract (VSC) offering consumers protection for ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Why fraud is no longer preventing dealers & lenders access to private-seller inventory
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, 11:53 AM
Brad Parker, DealNow.com
The auto industry has long been plagued by the persistent issue of fraud, especially with used vehicle transactions. For years, auto dealers and their lender partners have been hesitant to acquire used inventory directly from private sellers in the private ... [Read More]
NETSOL Technologies appoints VP of artificial intelligence
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, 11:53 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Revealed about a week after the launch of Transcend AI Labs that’s designed to empower automotive and equipment OEMs, dealerships and financiers with artificial intelligence-driven innovation, NETSOL Technologies appointed Dario Morelli as vice president of artificial intelligence. Based in the ... [Read More]
Experian launches another cashflow tool to enhance underwriting
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, 11:52 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Experian on Tuesday launched Cashflow Score in a move to help lenders more easily leverage consumer-permissioned transaction data The company highlighted this solution is its latest product that may be used to make underwriting decisions because it can provides up ... [Read More]
Lease End reviews over-mileage levels & equity gains
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025, 03:23 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
That vehicle might have higher mileage than often seen with a leased unit, but it might also still be in a positive equity position. That’s one of the themes highlighted in From Leased to Loved, the annual report generated by ... [Read More]
AFSA seeks clarity from IRS associated with proposed EV tax-credit rule changes
Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, 02:04 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Evidently, lessors navigating through the complexities of federal tax credits when leasing electric vehicles is not as simple as it is to plug in the EV to recharge it. So, the American Financial Services sent a letter to the IRS ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: A technology-driven approach puts the brakes on auto-lending fraud
Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, 11:08 AM
Brendan Deakin, Provenir
As auto-lending fraud becomes an increasingly sophisticated and prevalent threat, auto lenders must act decisively to protect their businesses. By embracing advanced technology, including AI-driven analytics, real-time decisioning, and continuous monitoring, lenders can stay one step ahead of fraudsters, ensuring ... [Read More]
Solutions by Text among winners of 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025, 12:09 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Solutions by Text (SBT) was recently named winner of the Best Payment Facilitator Solution as part of the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards. SBT was recognized for its FinText text and payments platform, providing a cutting-edge solution for the consumer finance ... [Read More]
Chase Auto picks president of private label captive finance
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025, 12:05 PM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Chase Auto on Tuesday named John Thacker as president of private label captive finance. In his role, Chase said Thacker will work with its private label captive finance partners including Subaru, Jaguar Land Rover, Rivian, Maserati, Aston Martin and McLaren. ... [Read More]
TransUnion sees elevated risk for tax fraud this filing season
Monday, Mar. 17, 2025, 10:35 AM
Auto Fin Journal Staff
Tax season is in full swing, with consumers having about a month remaining to file their federal and state returns. And according to a TransUnion analysis, tax refund theft is an annual concern, with this year including an elevated risk. ... [Read More]
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