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Experian’s Melinda Zabritski discusses ongoing stretching of terms
Friday, Jun. 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
The latest appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast by Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights and Automotive Intelligence Award recipient, focused on auto-loan terms, which oftentimes are at least 72 months nowadays. Zabritski also compared a data point ... Listen Here
Forming the Transport Queens with Amber Gosney of SYCN Auto Logistics
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:30 PM
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PODCAST: Autonomous vehicles & the used-car market with Peter Janczewski of Draiver
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2026, 01:23 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. To get a better understanding of how autonomous technology ... Listen Here

GMAC Submits Application to Become Bank Holding Company

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services announced early this morning that it has submitted an application to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors for approval to become a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as ... [Read More]

Wolters Kluwer Cautions Industry about 2009 Regulatory Landscape

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — As U.S. financial organizations and dealers plot their course for 2009, many are waiting to see how the federal government will handle the current financial crisis under a new presidential administration. Successful organizations will be those that are not only ... [Read More]

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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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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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CNW: FICO Scores Climb for All Buyers, Leasing Impacted as Well

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — While some automaker captives say that their criteria remains the same for approving auto loans, CNW Research reported this week that there are, indeed, some differences. Apparently, these financial institutions have altered the number of loans that fall ... [Read More]

Cash Transactions for GM Models Climb

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Recent data from Power Information Network discovered that cash transactions for General Motors models have jumped considerably, which may indicate that these dealers are having a tough time getting financing for their customers. "GM's proportion of cash ... [Read More]

Edmunds.com: Credit to Buy Still Available with Caveats

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — While Jesse Toprak, of Edmunds.com, reports that the credit market is tighter than several months ago, he also indicates that credit is available for buyers. In fact, he attributes fewer sales more to the media than anything ... [Read More]

PROCON to Merge with DriveOK

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., and SAN DIEGO, Calif. — PROCON Inc., a leader in mobile resource management solutions, and DriveOK, a fast growing small fleet, buy-here, pay-here GPS tracking equipment and services provider, recently announced that the companies will merge. The merger enables PROCON, ... [Read More]

Westlake Financial Enters New Jersey

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Westlake Financial Services announced it is expanding into the New Jersey market. The company now originates automotive loan contracts in a total of 35 states throughout the U.S. New Jersey contracts began being accepted on Nov. 1. Mark ... [Read More]

NAF Association to Host Update on Non-Prime Auto Industry

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association, J.D. Power and Associates, in addition to TransUnion, are teaming up for a Webinar Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. EST that looks at the status of the non-prime auto finance industry. "Non-Prime Auto ... [Read More]

Comerica: Average New Vehicle More Expensive

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.1 weeks of median family income in the third quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. The latest reading is up one week from the second quarter, ... [Read More]

Good News from Subprime Lenders

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Bankruptcies are at a three-year high, jobless claims at a 14-year high and both are increasing. So, what are the subprime lenders doing to remain profitable? What can you do to guarantee the survival of these needed financing sources? And ... [Read More]

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