FICO explains reasons for slight dip in average credit scores within auto
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, 10:24 AM
Fitch watches tax-refund boost on securitizations fade during half of the year
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, 11:22 AM
SEC rolls out more charges against former Tricolor executives who have already been federally indicted
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, 10:09 AM
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
7 findings from first report generated by CFPB’s Auto Finance Data Pilot
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its initial findings on Monday from its Auto Finance Data Pilot deployed last February. The CFPB made nine market monitoring orders to three banks, three finance companies and three captives to provide information about ... [Read More]
CFPB wants to eliminate delinquent medical bills from credit reports
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps your underwriting department used information about unpaid medical bills on an applicant’s credit report when determining whether to offer auto financing and under what terms. Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule that would remove medical ... [Read More]
4 benefits of FlexPath’s new partnership with Yield Solutions Group
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Just ahead of next week’s NIADA Convention, FlexPath DXP and Yield Solutions Group announced a strategic partnership to bring advanced virtual F&I solutions to independent dealers nationwide. The companies said this collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of ... [Read More]
Peritus hires Stanley as senior vice president of business development and marketing
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This week, Peritus Portfolio Services announced the hiring of Chris Stanley as senior vice president of business development and marketing. The provider of custom bankruptcy solutions said Stanley will join the company to focus on helping clients and prospects improve ... [Read More]
Inflation dominates conversation after rates remain unchanged
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
If you were playing an eating or drinking game based on the number of times policymakers and experts referenced inflation on Wednesday in connection with interest rates holding steady, you would likely have a full belly or an upcoming hangover ... [Read More]
NAF Association reveals new executive committee
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automotive Finance Association elected new officers for its executive committee last week during the 28th annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The group set to serve one-year terms will be led by president Claudia Plascencia, ... [Read More]
Freeway Funding becomes first client to use new capital program from Agora Data
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Freeway Funding is the first client to leverage a new program from Agora Data that’s designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized finance companies. The fintech company that provides technology, capital and guidance with predictable performance and analytics ... [Read More]
Analysts revise April Dealertrack Credit Availability Index when sharing May reading
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive took a second look at the April reading of the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. As a result, both the April and May readings looked a bit more favorable for dealerships and finance companies. What might be ahead later ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Credit Acceptance chief marketing and product officer Andrew Rostami on current conditions & more
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Credit Acceptance chief marketing and product officer Andrew Rostami made his first appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast, sharing numerous perspectives about the non-prime and subprime portions of the auto-finance market. Rostami also highlighted the keys for success for Credit ... [Read More]
NADA cheers bill provision impacting CARS Rule implementation
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) had something to celebrate last week on Capitol Hill. NADA explained that what triggered the cheers was the passage of the fiscal year 2025 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill by the ... [Read More]
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