700Credit integrates with One View for sensitive information storage & more
Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024, 10:51 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
One View and 700Credit are now working together to leverage their specialties in document management solutions and credit, compliance and fraud prevention tools, respectively. The companies highlighted on Tuesday that their integration provides mutual clients a direct integration to capture ... [Read More]
3 commissioners gain confirmation at FTC
Monday, Mar. 11, 2024, 11:35 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Three members of the Federal Trade Commission were confirmed on Friday. Two commissioners — Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak — are beginning their first term, while the third — Rebecca Kelly Slaughter — is starting a second term. Ferguson and ... [Read More]
Fed reiterates rate strategy in separate appearances
Friday, Mar. 8, 2024, 11:18 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and Fed governor Michelle Bowman made separate public appearances on Thursday, but each policymaker maintained similar stances on how the entity is approaching interest rates and inflation. Appearing before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee ... [Read More]
PODCAST: When retail car prices might decrease noticeably
Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024, 10:15 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cherokee Media Group asked Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds a question that undoubtedly many consumers and perhaps some dealerships and finance companies are wondering, too. “Will retail prices for both used and new vehicles ever soften back to what they were ... [Read More]
FCC roundup: Actions involving AI, robocalls and connected cars
Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, 02:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Artificial intelligence has permeated much of auto finance. But the use of AI by bad actors triggered the Federal Communications Commission to make multiple moves in recent weeks. The FCC recently announced the unanimous adoption of a declaratory ruling that ... [Read More]
3 credit & financing capabilities of NCC Clarity
Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024, 11:21 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Del Grande Dealer Group CEO Jeremy Beaver called the latest tool from National Credit Center (NCC) a “game changer.” What triggered such a reaction about the NCC Clarity credit report? “It allows our team to quickly focus on the most ... [Read More]
Agora welcomes Mancero as managing director
Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, 11:02 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A familiar name in the subprime auto finance industry now is part of Agora Data. The fintech company — which provides technology, capital and guidance with predictable contract performance and analytics for the subprime space — announced the appointment of ... [Read More]
Open Lending gives Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards to 20 finance providers
Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024, 10:35 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Soon after releasing its full Vehicle Accessibility Report, Open Lending Corp. recognized 20 credit unions and banks on Tuesday through its inaugural Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards (EVAAs). Executives highlighted the winning banks and credit unions are Open Lending partners that ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Discussing sharper alternative data with Equifax
Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, 11:53 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Alternative data isn’t new in auto financing. But Lena Bourgeois, senior vice president of vertical markets at Equifax, explained why alternative data is now more refined to the benefit of finance companies of all sizes. Bourgeois discussed that topic and ... [Read More]
NAF Association opens nominations for Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award
Monday, Mar. 4, 2024, 11:53 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It might be tough to top the emotional scene that unfolded when the National Automotive Finance Association gave the inaugural Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award last year. But undoubtedly the association will try as it opened nominations for the accolade to ... [Read More]