Former United Auto Credit & Westlake executive becomes SAFCO’s new chief risk officer
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, 11:21 AM
Cox Automotive sells off another F&I tool as Vitu to acquire Dealertrack’s titling division
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 11:39 AM
CFPB examines carveouts in state data privacy laws for financial institutions
Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, 12:03 PM
PODCAST: Migration & repossession discussion with Jeremiah Wheeler of DRN and MVTRAC
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, 04:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The very first and most frequent guest on the Auto Remarketing Podcast appeared again during the 2023 Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association in Dallas. Jeremiah Wheeler, president of DRN and MVTRAC, offered an update about ... [Read More]
2 more auto settlements with Massachusetts AG approach $8M
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, 03:49 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It might be a different elected official serving as the attorney general in Massachusetts, but the top member of the commonwealth’s law enforcement establishment took two swift actions in the automotive space within the space of four days last week. ... [Read More]
Hackett moves from advisor to board of directors at F&I Sentinel
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Rick Hackett said F&I Sentinel is “doing all the right things,” so the former Hudson Cook partner and assistant director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) decided to move from an advisor to a member of the compliance service provider’s ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Quality Acceptance CEO Ofer Alon on current state of subprime & more
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, 03:13 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Among the episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast recorded during the 2023 Vehicle Finance Conference hosted by the American Financial Services Association, this one features Quality Acceptance CEO Ofer Alon. The head of the Van Nuys, Calif.-based finance company and ... [Read More]
Newest TransUnion auto finance data shows trend not seen in almost 10 years
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, 03:03 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The auto portion of TransUnion’s Q4 2022 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) included a metric that dipped to its lowest reading in nearly a decade. Viewed one quarter in arrears to account for reporting lag, TransUnion reported this week ... [Read More]
2 experts on implications of more interest-rate rises in 2023
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, 04:16 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
While smaller than the increases policymakers unfurled last year, the Federal Reserve made the expected move on Wednesday of pushing the target for the Federal Funds Rate up by another 25 basis points to the 4.50% to 4.75% range. The ... [Read More]
ARA seeks nominations for 7 industry awards
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 05:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The American Recovery Association said submissions are open for the 2023 NARS Industry Awards, which will be given during the 15th annual North American Repossessors Summit (NARS) on April 6-7 in Orlando, Fla. Awards will be handed out in seven ... [Read More]
Wise F&I rolls out enhanced tire & wheel coverage
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Sometimes your customers not only want their tires and wheels to function correctly, they want them to look sharp, too. To help, Wise F&I recently rolled out a product offering on Monday that includes tire and wheel protection, plus appearance ... [Read More]
Reynolds acquires American Guardian Warranty Services
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 04:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
In a transaction one top executive called a “industry changing,” last week Reynolds and Reynolds announced the acquisition of American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS), a provider of vehicle service contracts, limited warranties and other F&I products and services. Reynolds said ... [Read More]
CFPB spots 3 improvements made by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, 04:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While still on the watch for “cutting corners to fuel their profit model,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its annual report that details improvements made by the three largest credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The ... [Read More]