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Auto defaults remain stable, as credit availability tightens
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, 04:20 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Following a month when the auto default rate remained steady, credit availability for new paper tightened. Those findings are among the latest observations from Cox Automotive, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian. Based on data through November for the S&P/Experian ... [Read More]
5 EFG executives offer 5 F&I predictions for 2023
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, 03:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Like when two friends share a serious conversation over their beverage of choice, EFG Companies is trying to be straight with dealers about their F&I prospects this year. EFG said through its annual forecast released on Tuesday that it sees ... [Read More]
CPS finalizes 3 tech partnerships with more AI tools to be launched this year
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, 03:52 PM
Nick Zulovich
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPS) recently continued its robust roll out of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to provide greater payment flexibility and more efficient processing of retail installment contracts. The company — which provides indirect auto financing to individuals ... [Read More]
CPS finalizes 3 tech partnerships with more AI tools to be launched this year
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, 03:52 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPS) recently continued its robust roll out of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to provide greater payment flexibility and more efficient processing of retail installment contracts. The company — which provides indirect auto financing to individuals ... [Read More]
AutoPayPlus names agent advisory council for 2022-23
Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, 02:28 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AutoPayPlus selected five experienced automotive agents to serve on its 2022-23 agent advisory council. The group recently convened to discuss the market challenges dealerships will face in the coming year and learn more about how AutoPayPlus can support agents in ... [Read More]
Jackson to become CEO of Santander Consumer USA
Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, 02:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Before the first quarter of this year closes, Santander Consumer USA will have a new top executive. Santander Holdings USA recently announced that Bruce Jackson will assume the role of head of the Santander US Auto business and CEO of ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance responds to suit by CFPB & NY AG
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, 03:33 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Credit Acceptance responded to a robust lawsuit brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the New York attorney general on Wednesday triggered by an investigation that began in May 2019. New York attorney general Letitia James and the CFPB said ... [Read More]
Edmunds Q4 data on $1K monthly payments & negative equity
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, 04:11 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Edmunds’ newest auto finance data not only showed the growing share of consumers paying at least $1,000 per month for either a new or a used vehicle, experts also cautioned that they “are only seeing the tip of the negative ... [Read More]
APCO Holdings acquires National Auto Care
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The new year began with major developments in the F&I space. APCO Holdings, a leading provider and administrator of automotive F&I products and home to the EasyCare and GWC Warranty brands, announced it has acquired National Auto Care (NAC) through ... [Read More]
Fitch & KBRA see more positive signs within current & future auto ABS performance
Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, 02:42 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Fitch Ratings and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) offered their latest analysis of recent and potential future auto finance performance based on securitizations, with Fitch seeing the possibility of the subprime segment remaining “resilient,” while KBRA is anticipating ... [Read More]