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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As subprime space keeps changing, how long can average terms stretch?
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:16 AM
TransUnion updates auto performance, shares research about K-shaped path of overall consumer credit market
Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, 10:10 AM
Reviewing FICO & FSA data to see how much student loans could be impacting your auto-finance portfolio
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 10:13 AM
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This Month's Focus
Artificial Intelligence
CARS Protection Plus taps Circuitry.ai Warranty Decision Intelligence to help adjusters resolve claims faster
Wednesday, May. 6, 2026, 10:38 AM
DealerOn’s dual launch includes AI search visibility platform, ‘intelligent layer’ touching full dealership
Tuesday, May. 5, 2026, 03:28 PM
Newest Experian tool designed to reduce risk within AI-driven commerce
Monday, May. 4, 2026, 11:19 AM
FICO’s Shams Blanc on lenders sharpening underwriting & more
Fresh off being in Miami as part of the Used Car Industry Summit that Cherokee Media Group hosted this spring, Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, appeared again on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Blanc discussed ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2026, 03:54 PM
Byron Oldham of Honest Autos & FIADA
Byron Oldham is president of the family-owned Honest Autos dealership and is president of the board at the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association. In this episode, Oldham talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the upcoming Southeast ... Listen Here
Monday, Apr. 27, 2026, 07:47 PM
Automotive CFO-To-Go Kathi Kruse talks dealership finance, accounting in ‘lightning round’
Kathi Kruse, the Automotive CFO-To-Go who brings her financial expertise — born through years of experience as a dealership chief financial officer — to dealers needing help in that area, is back on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. In this episode, ... Listen Here
Sunday, Apr. 19, 2026, 04:27 AM
PassTime recaps 2 recent cases of aiding law enforcement
Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2023, 12:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PassTime might not have a badge, but the GPS solutions provider was recently involved in a pair of incidents where the company provided crucial assistance to law enforcement. Through a post on its website and another on social media, PassTime ... [Read More]
PODCAST: Experian on the ‘new normal’ of auto finance data
Tuesday, Jul. 25, 2023, 10:15 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian senior director of automotive financial solutions Melinda Zabritski came back for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Cherokee Media Group’s Nick Zulovich asked Zabritski if auto finance data is “normal” again after pandemic anomalies. Listen to Zabritski’s intriguing ... [Read More]
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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business
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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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!
How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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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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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist
Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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CPS cheers PayNearMe integration with Cash App Pay
Monday, Jul. 24, 2023, 12:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Consumer Portfolio Services chief operating officer Mike Lavin explained why PayNearMe now being natively integrated with the Cash App Pay is good for the subprime auto finance company. “The addition of Cash App Pay will give our customers even more ... [Read More]
FedNow Service now used by 35 banks & credit unions, 16 service providers
Monday, Jul. 24, 2023, 12:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The Federal Reserve is doing more than adjusting interest rates nowadays. On Thursday, the Fed announced that its new system for instant payments, the FedNow Service, is now live. Officials said banks and credit unions of all sizes can sign ... [Read More]
June views of credit performance & defaults continue seasonal moves
Thursday, Jul. 20, 2023, 11:40 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
It might ease concerns from finance companies to see watchers of credit performance and defaults observe seasonal movements, according to the newest updates released this week. The auto portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices generated just a 1 ... [Read More]
AutoPayPlus hires new CFO with global professional experience
Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023, 11:14 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
AutoPayPlus strengthened its financial leadership with someone who brings experience national and international experience in both the public and private sectors. The provider of automated biweekly and early loan payoff services announced on Tuesday that Donald Retreage Jr. has joined ... [Read More]
‘Important turning point’ for credit availability arrives in June
Tuesday, Jul. 18, 2023, 10:46 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive said “June marked an important turning point” in connection with credit being available to consumers to acquire vehicles. But the subprime segment remains on a downward trend. The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto financing ... [Read More]
Carleton promotes Hardisty to director of client success
Monday, Jul. 17, 2023, 12:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Carleton announced the promotion of Tonya Hardisty on Monday, elevating her to be director of client success. Hardisty has been in a managerial role at the provider of compliant financial calculations and lending document generation software since 2005. In this ... [Read More]
New F&I product from NextGear Capital & Titan Warranty Administration
Monday, Jul. 17, 2023, 12:06 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealers who use NextGear Capital as their floorplan provider now can utilize the company for their retailing and F&I endeavors, too. NextGear Capital collaborated with Titan Warranty Administration and announced a custom-built retail vehicle protection program aimed at helping independent ... [Read More]
How employment & CPI readings likely point to another rate uptick
Friday, Jul. 14, 2023, 11:31 AM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Multiple experts pointed to the likelihood of another interest-rate uptick coming later this month, potentially pushing up the cost of funds at your finance company and the rate attached to the contracts you might originate. Those same experts cited similar ... [Read More]
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