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Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
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
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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PODCAST: Autonomous vehicles & the used-car market with Peter Janczewski of Draiver
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:23 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. To get a better understanding of how autonomous technology ... Listen Here

Analyzing why private equity wants back in non-prime market

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Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, 02:49 PM
Joel Kennedy, Spinnaker Consulting Group
The market fundamentals in non-prime are signaling positive. A strong economy and low unemployment are contributing to stabilization in consumer credit scores. Auto defaults are at the lowest point with one full quarter of improvements under the belt. There continue ... [Read More]

4 specific areas where F&I trust can be built

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Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, 03:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty acknowledged that perhaps the most difficult obstacle to overcome in the dealership F&I office is getting customers to trust that the products store personnel are offering will be worth the added cost. The provider of used-vehicle service contracts ... [Read More]

FTC charges 4 dealers with illegally enhancing credit applications

Federal Trade Commission
Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, 02:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Embellishing “stips” to enhance the figures sent to finance company underwriting departments landed a quartet of dealerships in trouble with a top federal regulator. This week, the Federal Trade Commission charged a group of four dealers operating in Arizona and ... [Read More]

APRs continue to rise as Fed passes on rate-hike chance

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Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, 01:35 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As down payments and the amount financed for new- and used-vehicle deliveries at franchised dealerships stay on a steady pace, Edmunds noticed the impact of the Federal Reserve pushing interest rates higher are starting to leave a mark on APRs. ... [Read More]

KAR taps former captive exec to oversee Preferred Warranties

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
KAR Auction Services on Wednesday elevated one of its executives with significant captive finance company experience to lead its division that offers vehicle service contracts. KAR announced Edmund Field has been named president of the company’s Preferred Warranties business unit. ... [Read More]

EFG Companies enhances F&I training to create six-figure revenue rises

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Figures that include six digits and a comma typically catch the attention of dealership management. EFG Companies recently calculated that the average EFG trainee generates an additional $204,605 per year in F&I income through a 22-percent performance increase. To help sustain ... [Read More]

Compli launches CMS University, a free masterclass series

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealership and finance company managers have another free education option thanks to online availability. This week, Compli, a provider of automated HR and compliance program solutions, introduced CMS University. This four-course series of free masterclass-level online seminars focuses on how ... [Read More]

ARA rolls out newly improved CCRS program

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:02 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The next step in the collaboration involving the American Recovery Association and the National Automotive Finance Association unfolded on Wednesday. Continuing their repossession efficiency project, ARA unveiled its newly improved Certified Collateral Recovery Specialist (CCRS) program. The resulting baseline standards ... [Read More]

National Auto Care acquired by different private equity firm

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Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2018, 03:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
National Auto Care Corp. is changing hands again. The provider of F&I products, administration, consulting services, training and marketing support to independent agents, insurance companies, financial institutions, third-party administrators and credit unions, has entered into an agreement to be acquired ... [Read More]

IRS explains 3 activities typically done by agency scammers

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Monday, Jul. 30, 2018, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While it’s been more than three months since individuals and businesses had to file their federal income forms, the Internal Revenue Service warned that many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials — in person, over the telephone and via ... [Read More]

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