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Recapping credit scores & other trends in auto finance with Shams Blanc of FICO

Thursday, Sep. 3, 2026, 09:12 AM

Shams Blanc, head of auto scores at FICO, made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast to elaborate more about the fall edition of the FICO Score Credit Insights report. Along with recapping what’s going on in auto finance, Blanc ... Listen Here

SPONSORED EPISODE: Greenville Auto Auction Celebrates 16 Years—A look back and a look ahead

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, 10:34 AM

On this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits visits with Billy Willis and Kevin Stallings of Greenville Auto Auction. The auction celebrates 16 years in early September, and the guys talk about the history of the sale, ... Listen Here

Wide-ranging car-business conversation with Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, 09:50 AM

Lotlinx chairman and CEO Len Short firmly believes car dealers are the most resilient operators in any business. During this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Short explained why he is anticipating dealers showing that resilience again because it’s needed ... Listen Here

Auto Data Direct rolls out CarLocate in Texas

Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2026, 02:32 PM

Nick Zulovich

Help is coming for finance companies and fleet operators that suspect their vehicle collateral might be impounded somewhere in the Lone Star State. Auto Data Direct, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, announced on Tuesday the release of CarLocate in Texas ... [Read More]

Subprime lags behind Dealertrack Credit Availability Index climb of 5 straight months

Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2026, 09:51 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The June Dealertrack Credit Availability Index climbed to the highest level in more than a decade, but the subprime segment isn’t surging to that degree. Cox Automotive reported that the share of loans to subprime borrowers in June declined 10 ... [Read More]

APCO boosts EasyCare footprint via acquisition for second time in less than a week

Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2026, 10:44 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

APCO Holdings announced an acquisition for the second time in less than a week. On Tuesday, the provider of F&I products and dealer solutions said it has acquired the assets of Fidelity Dealer Services. APCO made a similar move on ... [Read More]

SAFCO promotes CFO to president

Monday, Jul. 13, 2026, 11:54 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Three years ago, Southern Auto Finance Co. (SAFCO) hired Jason Person as its chief financial officer. On Monday, the subprime auto lender promoted Person to be its president. Throughout his tenure at SAFCO, the company highlighted that Person has demonstrated ... [Read More]

AIADA taps Protective as official vehicle service contract sponsor

Friday, Jul. 10, 2026, 10:22 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) and Protective Asset Protection made it official this week. AIADA announced a new sponsorship agreement with Protective as the official vehicle service contract (VSC) provider sponsor for the association. The sponsorship connects Protective’s ... [Read More]

3 main growth aids now available through EFG Admin Solutions

Friday, Jul. 10, 2026, 10:21 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

EFG Companies has a new F&I solution for operations in growth mode. On Thursday, EFG launched a new comprehensive product administration platform targeting product providers and administrators seeking to expand their business. According to a news release, EFG Admin Solutions ... [Read More]

APCO deepens roots in Southeast, buys Dealer Performance Group

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2026, 02:35 PM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

APCO Holdings is based in the Southeast and deepened its regional roots via another acquisition announced on Thursday. The provider F&I products and dealer solutions has acquired the assets of Dealer Performance Group (DPG), which enhances EasyCare’s presence across the ... [Read More]

AFSA likes current path of CFPB & complaint database modifications

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2026, 10:31 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

The American Financial Services Association likes the path the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently taking and hopes the regulator stays on it. AFSA recapped on Wednesday that the association joined an industry panel earlier this week organized by the ... [Read More]

Lobel Financial hires new chief information officer

Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2026, 09:45 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Lobel Financial has a new chief information officer. The consumer finance company specializing in the purchase and servicing of automobile contracts on Monday appointed Ram Krishnan to this role. As its CIO, Krishnan will lead the company’s technology strategy, digital ... [Read More]

Agora Data independent dealer survey pinpoints multiple issues with lender relationships

Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2026, 11:48 AM

SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff

Agora Data recently surveyed 114 independent auto dealers whose titles included owners, general managers, sales managers and finance managers. The company sought clarity about the biggest obstacles to closing more deals that need the participation of lenders for financing. The ... [Read More]

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