700Credit blends Insight Score for Auto from Equifax into dealer tools
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, 11:31 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The credit reports, compliance solutions, soft pull, identity verification and fraud detection platforms from 700Credit became more robust this week courtesy of the addition of Insight Score for Auto from Equifax. Designed to help expand access to credit for consumers ... [Read More]
Davis+Gilbert names Cioffi as chief operating partner
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, 11:30 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Davis+Gilbert named a new chief operating partner, turning to an expert who has been with the law firm for more than two decades. The firm announced that partner Joseph Cioffi is taking on additional responsibilities as chief operating partner effective ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: New Informed.IQ research reveals age & gender differences in vehicle add-on purchases
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, 10:13 AM
Tom Oscherwitz, Informed.IQ
When consumers purchase cars at an auto dealer, they often buy supplemental products and services called voluntary protection products (VPPs). These provide additional coverage and protection for certain vehicle components or services not covered by or beyond the manufacturer’s original ... [Read More]
Open Lending now part of CUNA as associate business member
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, 11:10 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Open Lending recently joined the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) as an associate business member. As a CUNA member, the provider of risk analytics solutions for financial institutions said it will elevate the credit union movement through industry advocacy and ... [Read More]
FTC sending next installment of consumer payments from $8.8M Napleton settlement
Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, 11:09 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission said it began to send a second round of payments totaling more than $857,000 to consumers who were harmed by Illinois-based Napleton Automotive Group’s “junk fees” and discriminatory practices. The FTC and the state ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Gauging client mood with Allied Solutions
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, 10:39 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Allied Solutions executive vice president and chief growth officer Mark Bugalski spent some of his time during Used Car Week for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Bugalski responded when asked to describe the beverage company clients might be ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Talking ‘junk fees’ with Hudson Cook’s Patty Covington
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, 10:39 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Hudson Cook partner Patty Covington is embarking on a new series with the Auto Remarketing Podcast, discussing compliance and other matters associated with auto finance. A former Women in Auto Finance honoree, Covington tackles a topic that’s been a lightning ... [Read More]
PODCAST: 1-on-1 with Rockwood Recovery owner Jennifer Liagre
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, 10:35 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Jennifer Liagre, owner of Michigan-based Rockwood Recovery and one of this year’s Women in Collections and Recoveries honorees, spent some time for this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast immediately after being on stage with other award winners at Used ... [Read More]
Experts spot negative auto-finance readings not seen in 17 years
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, 10:29 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the first time in the history of Used Car Week, the workshops and panel discussions focused on repossessions were some of the highest-attended portions of the entire event, which unfolded earlier this month. In some instances, demand for repo ... [Read More]
CFPB hits Toyota Motor Credit with $60M penalty for refund & credit reporting misconduct
Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, 11:13 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) made serious allegations against Toyota Motor Credit Corp., and ordered the captive on Monday to pay $60 million in consumer redress and penalties. The bureau said Toyota Motor Credit received these penalties for operating ... [Read More]