Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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TruDecision’s Parry defends current status of subprime auto finance
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 11:52 AM
Metrics that formed April’s Dealertrack Credit Availability Index ‘masked a more complex picture’
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 10:08 AM
NAF Association reveals next recipients of Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award & Summit Leadership Award
Friday, May. 8, 2026, 10:56 AM
This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Urban Science survey: Dealers confident in sales process, wary of AI for lead follow-ups
Friday, May. 15, 2026, 11:48 AM
Building on three-year partnership, Bain invests in OpenAI Deployment Company
Wednesday, May. 13, 2026, 12:13 PM
EY study shows Canadians still cautious about AI but using it more for everyday activities
Monday, May. 11, 2026, 03:00 PM
Tiger Okeley describes what it’s like for BHPH dealers during another turbulent year
Tiger Okeley is the executive board member of Oak Motors, a buy-here, pay-here dealership that’s been in business for more than 40 years in central Indiana. Having seen boom times, recessions, and more, Okeley shared his insight to help owners ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 01:47 PM
SPONSORED EPISODE: Know your Buyer & Grow your Lot
In this insightful episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Auto Trader and KBB executives Elizabeth Stegall and David Lumpkin share findings gleaned from Cox Automotive’s unique research into shoppers who buy from Independent Dealers. Learn how shifting buyer expectations connect ... Listen Here
Tuesday, May. 12, 2026, 09:20 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
S&P Global Ratings explains why risk within prime ABS is intensifying
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, 02:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Typically, the most risk in auto loan asset-backed securities (ABS) resides in the subprime space stemming from the lower credit tiers connected to that paper. Well, S&P Global Ratings is seeing risk grow within prime ABS, too. Because finance companies are ... [Read More]
DealerPeak unveils Max Desk for soft credit pulls and more
Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, 04:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With potential buyers walking into the dealerships with smartphones and the ability to find information, DealerPeak’s Desk Max is looking to equip store personnel with a tablet-driven tool to generate vital data stemming from soft credit pulls, potential monthly payment ... [Read More]
Resource Hub
Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth
Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI
The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!
How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders
Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist
Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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LexisNexis Risk Solutions spots ‘silent subprime consumers’
Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, 04:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
As finance companies know, critical data on tax liens and civil judgments is no longer included as part of the standard consumer credit report issued from all three major credit bureaus; a move that became effective last April. LexisNexis Risk ... [Read More]
New-model APR sinks to lowest point of year, coinciding with Fed action
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, 07:53 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps it’s just happenstance that Edmunds spotted the average interest rate for new-vehicle financing softening to its lowest level of the year in the same timeframe as the Federal Reserve making its first interest-rate cut in 11 years. Edmunds reported ... [Read More]
3 auto experts dissect potential impact of first interest-rate cut in 11 years
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, 03:04 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As widely expected, the Federal Reserve cut the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 2% to 2.25%, marking the first downward move by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in 11 years. A trio of ... [Read More]
Trust Science gains equity investment from former Manulife Financial leader
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2019, 04:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Trust Science secured more than just financial support this week, gaining backing from a former industry leader who “has already opened doors, at the highest levels, that were previously impenetrable.” The provider of underwriting support powered by artificial intelligence announced ... [Read More]
Almost half of US workers have a ‘side hustle’
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 2019, 02:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It’s likely not unusual for underwriting departments at subprime auto finance companies to see applications from individuals who work multiple jobs to generate their income. Well, according to a new Bankrate.com report, that’s not just common in the subprime space. ... [Read More]
Former Autotrader executive joins APCO Holdings
Monday, Jul. 29, 2019, 02:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A former Autotrader executive now has a leadership role in the F&I space. Automotive industry veteran Matt McKenna recently joined APCO Holdings, home of the EasyCare and GWC Warranty brands, as senior vice president overseeing the GWC Warranty business unit ... [Read More]
AUL promotes 2 execs to senior vice president roles
Monday, Jul. 29, 2019, 02:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AUL Corp. recently solidified its top-tier executive team in response to the firm’s rapid growth and expansion into a full-service F&I provider. AUL president and chief executive officer Jimmy Atkinson announced a pair of promotions, elevating Jason Garner to be ... [Read More]
PassTime and masterQueue finalize strategic partnership at AIS 2019
Friday, Jul. 26, 2019, 03:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cherokee Media Group orchestrated the Automotive Intelligence Summit, so technology-driven companies could interact and network, possibly producing enhanced relationships like the one PassTime and masterQueue announced. As AIS 2019 unfolded this week in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, PassTime, a leading ... [Read More]
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