From the editor: Fed’s in-depth examination into BHPH shows how much Tricolor downfall alarmed banking world
Thursday, Jun. 4, 2026, 02:06 PM
‘Proactive’ efforts land Car-Mart another extension with lenders
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 09:56 AM
May bankruptcy cases continue to deepen pool of potential BHPH customers
Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026, 12:32 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Bracing for more than ‘portfolio stress’ with John Elias of Allied Solutions
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development with Allied Solutions, acknowledged lenders might be experiencing more than just “portfolio stress” since delinquencies, insurance costs, negative equity, and repossessions are all intensifying at the same time. Elias, who was ... Listen Here
Monday, Jun. 22, 2026, 07:11 PM
Agora Data’s Matt Burke on becoming NAF Association president
Agora Data’s Steve Burke was one of the founders of the National Automotive Finance Association 30 years ago. Now in 2026, Steve Burke’s son, Matt, not only is a top executive at Agora Data, but he is also now president ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 19, 2026, 01:00 AM
Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
PODCAST: Agora Data CEO Steve Burke on state of BHPH operator finances
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, 03:47 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich reconnected with Agora Data CEO Steve Burke during NADA Show 2023 in Dallas for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Burke shared his perspectives on how buy-here, pay-here dealerships are doing financially ... [Read More]
NIADA joins 4 other organizations cheering introduction of REPAIR Act in House
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, 03:34 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Five industry organizations — including the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association — welcomed the recent reintroduction of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act in the U.S. House. According to NIADA, the REPAIR Act (H.R. 906) ... [Read More]
Top 10 vehicles NextGear Capital floor planned in 2022
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, 03:47 PM
BHPH Report Staff
It already might be Valentine’s Day, but we’re not yet finished with top 10 lists recapping 2022. NextGear Capital recently highlighted the Top 10 vehicles on its floor plan in 2022. Executives pointed out that eight of the top 10 ... [Read More]
ABCoA to begin 40th year in business with Deal Pack User Conference
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, 03:46 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Advanced Business Computers of America (ABCoA) is kicking off its 40th anniversary by hosting its fifth Deal Pack User Conference on Feb. 27-28 at its headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla. The software-as-a-service company dedicated to the used-vehicle and special finance industries ... [Read More]
Jeff Martin to become next NIADA CEO
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, 02:08 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association found its new chief executive officer in another part of the Lone Star State. The NIADA board of directors selected Jeff Martin, the executive director of the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association, to lead ... [Read More]
Tips to handle TikTok-inspired rescission letters
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, 04:24 PM
BHPH Report Staff
A recent Tip of the Week from Ignite Consulting Partners delved into the social media world your children might know well — TikTok. Ignite recapped that during the last few weeks, a TikTok video went viral and gave consumers some ... [Read More]
Byrider broadens Florida footprint
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, 04:22 PM
BHPH Report Staff
The newest Byrider location opened this week in the Sunshine State. The franchise chain of buy-here, pay-here dealerships made its way into the South Florida market with a new store at 2008 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, Fla. Byrider ... [Read More]
Agora Data secures SOC 2 Compliance Certification
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, 04:20 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Agora Data recently received a compliance certification with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA’s) System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2. According to a news release, Agora Data’s SOC 2 Type II standard for information security was certified by ... [Read More]
Bankruptcies start 2023 on the rise
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, 03:44 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Bankruptcy new filings were up year-over-year across Chapter 7, 11, 13, and 15 in January, according to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy. However, one expert said long-term trends remain “inconclusive.” Total U.S. bankruptcy filings in January came in at … [Read More]
Survey: 40% of dealers unhappy with vehicle photo vendor
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, 04:02 PM
BHPH Report Staff
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, perhaps dealers might use that many to describe the state of their vehicle images used to highlight their inventory. Dealer Image Pro, a leader in professional photo, video and 360-degree software for automotive ... [Read More]
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