Auto-financing context around Fed’s last move of 2021
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, 03:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke again offered context about the potential influence on auto financing that the Federal Reserve last policy action of the year might have. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee decided unanimously to keep the ... [Read More]
PODCAST: AFSA’s Celia Winslow on CFPB subprime auto report & more
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, 02:55 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
American Financial Services Association senior vice president Celia Winslow appeared on this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported when the regulator examined subprime auto financing earlier this year. Winslow also shared ... [Read More]
Parthenon Capital Partners acquires KBRA
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, 03:41 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
One of the closest observers of the auto securitization market now has new ownership after forming in the wake of the global financial crisis. Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) announced on Tuesday that it has entered a deal with growth-oriented ... [Read More]
AUL charitable giving surges past $1M since 2012
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, 04:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
You could say AUL Corp. is in a giving mood. AUL president and chief executive officer Jimmy Atkinson announced on Friday that the F&I provider just surpassed $1 million in total charitable contributions since 2012. This year, AUL said it ... [Read More]
Santander updates share acquisition deadlines
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, 03:58 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Almost four months later, the journey of Santander Consumer USA shifting from a publicly traded company to a private firm still isn’t over the financial finish line. The company announced last week that it has extended the expiration date of its ... [Read More]
DriveItAway to gain new ownership via share exchange
Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, 03:30 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Earlier this week, DriveItAway announced its newest program for employers to enable vehicle ownership as both a means and incentive for potential new employees to get to work. On Thursday, the mobility platform with its subscription-to-purchase technology for dealers made ... [Read More]
Car Capital rounding out busy year with new chief revenue officer
Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, 03:28 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Car Capital is capping off an active year by bringing on a new chief revenue officer this week. Looking to establish itself as an up-and-coming auto-finance technology company that strives to get any deal bought no matter the consumer credit ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Nearly year-end market review
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 04:54 PM
Joseph Cioffi, Davis+Gilbert
Delinquencies and losses should be the canary in the coal mine for performance trends, but they can also wag the dog, drawing attention away from looming issues. In subprime lending, borrowers could demonstrate the first indications of trouble for the ... [Read More]
DriveItAway looking to solve transportation issue for employers needing workers
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 04:45 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With so many help-wanted signs visible at businesses nowadays, DriveItAway wants to be a part of the transportation solution for both employers and workers — especially individuals with soft credit histories or without significant funds for a down payment. On ... [Read More]
Study examines the ‘next normal’ in collections
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, 04:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A new report by TransUnion and Aite-Novarica Group explored how significantly the collections industry is changing. The report found that the collections industry is boosting hiring and technology investments as it transitions into a “next normal” stage. [Read More]