COMMENTARY: Considering data security in the times of COVID-19
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, 02:57 PM
Travis Ellis and Marina Hardy, Wolters Kluwer Lien Solutions
The global outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent shutdowns across our nation have made an unprecedented impact on lenders and the way they conduct business. From the pandemic’s onset, lenders have faced multiple external and internal challenges, and they continue ... [Read More]
4 major financial services cases now on Supreme Court docket
Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, 03:09 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Supreme Court began its term on Monday with plenty of turmoil swirling following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September and the U.S. Senate wrangling over how quickly the highest court goes back to nine members. Nonetheless, Hudson ... [Read More]
Carleton enhances partnership with 3530 Technologies
Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, 03:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Officials from 3530 Technologies recently broadened their partnership with Carleton, integrating CarletonCalcs and CarletonDocs API components into their software solutions and services for consumer and business lending. According to a news release, this new partnership expands CreditCore — 3530 Technologies loan ... [Read More]
From the editor: What’s your car’s name?
Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, 02:05 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Perhaps if finance companies wanted to expand their customer databases even more, what Byrider commemorated on Friday might give providers an opportunity. To go with columns already in place for the customer’s address as well as the VIN, another segment ... [Read More]
Finance companies secure higher average down payments in Q3
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, 03:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Finance companies mitigated their risk a bit during the third quarter as data released by Edmunds on Thursday showed higher average down payments for both used and new financing booked during the past three months. Edmunds determined the more robust ... [Read More]
RISC, Hudson Cook update collateral recovery training program
Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020, 03:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
RISC announced that with support from Hudson Cook, it recently completed the 2020 update of the education firm’s training certification program — CARS Financial Client (CARS FC). The firm reiterated this week that the CARS FC certification program was created ... [Read More]
TCN upgrades cloud-based call-center platform
Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With the demands on call centers even more intense nowadays, TCN rolled out a platform update this week to help contact centers and collection agencies worldwide, especially as representatives might be working at home. TCN highlighted its platform update with ... [Read More]
Lobel Financial reaches $1.4M settlement with CFPB
Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020, 03:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, Lobel Financial Corp. finalized a settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau totaling more than $1.4 million. According to a news release, the bureau found that Lobel engaged in unfair practices with respect to the finance company’s loss ... [Read More]
Protective Asset Protection to grow via Revolos acquisition
Sunday, Sep. 27, 2020, 08:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Protective Life Corp. is pleased with the positive trajectory of Protective Asset Protection, so the company made a move to enlarge its F&I division on Friday through an acquisition. The company, which also is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of ... [Read More]
Safe-Guard hires chief information security officer
Friday, Sep. 25, 2020, 02:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Safe-Guard Products International hired a chief information security officer this week. Taking this position for the provider of third-party private label protection products for the automotive, RV, marine and powersports industries is Michelle Stewart, who brings more than 15 years ... [Read More]