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SPONSORED EPISODE: Allied Solutions explains why origination is episodic, but servicing is continuous
John Elias, sales specialist in auto finance business development for Allied Solutions, is back as the guest for another sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Elias explains why current market conditions, affordability pressures and changing vehicle values are combining ... Listen Here
Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a ... Listen Here
Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant
One of the notable findings from TransUnion’s Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president ... Listen Here

More BMW Dealers Gain Access to eContracting

Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Initially rolled out to five states, BMW Group Financial Services and Open Dealer Exchange emphasized their ever-expanding relationship enables BMW dealers to enjoy paperless eContracting and contract data validation directly through Open Dealer Exchange. They believe the ... [Read More]

TransUnion Study Connects Benefit of Consumer-Lender Loyalty to Performance

Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — TransUnion wanted to learn more about how consumer performance might vary if the individual had multiple accounts with the same lender as opposed to having just one relationship. The company this week released study findings that examined this situation ... [Read More]

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Turning Dealer Group Data into Demand

Stop letting messy data hold your dealership back from its true earning potential. While many multi-roof dealer groups struggle to...
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Evaluating VPP Cancellation Systems: 7 Questions Every Lender Should Ask

Selecting the right VPP cancellation system is critical to maintaining compliance, maximizing recoveries, and improving operational efficiency. As regulatory requirements...
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Auto lenders spent on AI. Here’s what paid off.

A panel of auto-lending leaders — CEOs of subprime auto finance companies, VPs of Collections, CROs, indirect-lending executives at two...
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Experian Automotive Dealer Fraud Threat Report

Fraud is Hitting Dealerships Hard When one bad deal can erase tens of thousands in profit, fraud becomes impossible to...
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AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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Santander Acquires $3.2 Billion of CitiFinancial’s Auto Loan Portfolio, Agrees to Service Agreement

Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Santander Consumer USA announced today that it will purchase $3.2 billion of CitiFinancial Auto's loan portfolio. Moreover, Santander has also agreed to service a portfolio of approximately $7.2 billion of auto loans that will be held onto by Citi. ... [Read More]

1-800-LoanMart Goes to the Wrestling Ring for Latest Promotion

Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Executives from 1-800-LoanMart, a direct financer title loan company, recently announced they've recruited one of the most famous performers from the sports entertainment world to be featured in upcoming promotions. Professional wrestler and 12-time world heavyweight champion better ... [Read More]

Leasing Opens Back Up and Begins to Thrive as Automakers Seek Higher Sales Goals

Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Many captives pulled out of the leasing waters when the economy soured in 2008 and 2009, meaning that only consumers with stellar credit records could get a lease deal from the few remaining players. However, the winds are ... [Read More]

Credit Acceptance Shows Gains in Loan Volume, Extends Revolving Warehouse Facility

Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Along with an update on a revolving secured warehouse facility and a tender stock offer, Credit Acceptance Corp. shared specifics about significant growth in consumer loan unit volume and value amounts for the recent two- and five-month spans. ... [Read More]

Former AmeriCredit Exec Becomes CEO of Exeter Finance

Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — Exeter Finance Corp. recently announced that it has a new chief executive officer and vice chairman. Taking on this role is Mark Floyd. Floyd has a long history with Exeter's founders, which include Sam Ellis, Richard Frunzi, Daniel ... [Read More]

First Associates Names New EVP

Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — National loan servicer First Associates recently tapped a veteran with more than 20 years of industry experience to be its executive vice president and equity partner. Taking on this role is Laurence Chiavaro, who has been charged by ... [Read More]

CarMax Expands Ohio Market Penetration

Nick Zulovich
RICHMOND, Va. — CarMax doubled the amount of rooftops it has in Ohio this week. The company already operated two facilities in the state capital, Columbus, but now showrooms are up and running in both Cincinnati and Dayton. The new Cincinnati ... [Read More]

Fitch Says Prime Losses Down But Issues Words of Caution

Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — According to Fitch Ratings delinquencies and losses on prime auto loan asset-backed securities hit their lowest levels in May since the summer of 2007. However, officials cautioned that this trend was "mainly due to seasonal factors." In fact, ... [Read More]

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