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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO
Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 03:34 PM
As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score. Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 04:19 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media President Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in ... Listen Here
Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 07:52 PM
Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator ... Listen Here

Credit Acceptance points to collections as industry barometer

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Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, 04:49 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Investment analysts thought Credit Acceptance Corp. leadership would be a good source to gauge what might be in the subprime auto finance space and gather any clarity about whether turbulence might be ongoing. Rather than just offering his opinion, chief ... [Read More]

NADA’s 2nd FOIA request rejected by CFPB

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Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, 04:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
For the second time in four months, the National Automobile Dealers Association has stated the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau squashed efforts to make public a number of leaked agency documents that NADA contends might undermine many of the agency’s long-running ... [Read More]

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The ART of AI: A Dealership Guide to Deploying AI With Confidence

AI is rapidly reshaping dealership operations, yet most stores are still in early experimentation mode. According to the Cox Automotive...
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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market

Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals

Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents

As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)

Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance

Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos

Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI

The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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2 more companies join F&I Express network

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Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, 04:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
F&I Express announced two more companies joined its aftermarket product network. The newest additions to the network of nearly 100 product providers in an online portal accessible by dealers are Florida-based United States Warranty Corp., and Dent Wizard, a provider ... [Read More]

AFC loan transactions now above 1 million for year

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Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, 04:28 PM
Joe Overby, Staff Writer
The AFC unit of KAR Auction Services enjoyed a solid third quarter, with volumes climbing 13 percent and profitability remaining strong. According to the parent company’s quarterly earnings information, AFC had 405,116 loan transactions in Q3, up from 358,800 in ... [Read More]

F&I Innovator of the Year judging panel announced

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Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, 04:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
EFG Companies, partnered with Northwood University, this week announced the judging panel for the first annual F&I Innovator of the Year Award competition. According to EFG, the eight-member panel collectively touts over 100 years of F&I experience at auto dealerships ... [Read More]

$968 billion in open auto loans

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Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, 04:29 PM
Joe Overby, Staff Writer
Outstanding car loans hit a high point in the third quarter and have climbed more than 53 percent in the last five years, which appear to be good signs for the industry. As does the increase in car sales that ... [Read More]

FactorTrust lands $42M from 2 investment firms

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Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, 03:23 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Alternative credit data provider FactorTrust on Tuesday closed on a $42 million investment led by ABS Capital Partners, a late-stage growth company investor, and MissionOG, an early to growth stage investor. With the investment, FactorTrust insisted the company will accelerate ... [Read More]

5-point checklist for credit unions entering subprime

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Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, 04:40 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
CUNA Mutual Group recently told attendees during the sixth annual Discovery Conference about the five primary elements credit unions must address if they plan to originate more vehicle installment contracts with subprime borrowers. CUNA Mutual Group director of loan growth ... [Read More]

Ally on disciplined path to $40B in originations this year

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Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, 04:36 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
Without necessarily having to be too aggressive with underwriting to consumers lower down the credit spectrum, Ally Financial emphasized that it remains on track to reach its goal for originations this year despite the headwinds of not collecting as much ... [Read More]

New solution aims to complete delivery within Web-connected vehicle

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Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
DocuSign and Visa recently showcased a new proof-of-concept that is geared to bring together secure contracts and payments made online via connected vehicles. The DocuSign demo highlights how consumers can drive a vehicle off the lot in a matter of ... [Read More]
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