Recently, Isabelle Helms, Cox Automotive VP of Marketing Intelligence and Jonathan Smoke, Cox Automotive Chief Economist, presented an in-depth webinar for lenders outlining current economic and market movement, trends and KPIs, as well as…
Solutions to Mitigate Common Auto Loan Portfolio Risks
As of the first quarter of 2020, there were 116.46 million car loans in the U.S. In any market conditions, lenders require the right data and insights to effectively manage their loan portfolios. With…
A Better Aftermarket Cancellation and Refund Workflow for Lenders
Dealerships today rely heavily on F&I aftermarket products to stay profitable, with industry totals around $77 billion at retail. However, about 25% of these sales are cancelled before term end and the responsibility to issue…
3 Reasons Lenders Shouldn’t Wait to Start eContracting
Still wondering if you should be using eContracting for your auto loan originations? Let’s examine some of the reasons lending institutions should already be using eContracting or digital contracting. 1. eContracting is the new…
The Recipe for Funding Auto Dealers Faster
The old saying is that too many cooks spoil the broth. But when it comes to finding ways for lenders to handle large volumes of paper contracts until the auto industry fully transitions to…
Stay Nimble and Accurate When Funding Loans
Auto lending is a valuable service for dealerships, with 85% of new cars purchased in 2018 financed rather than purchased outright. Dealers require fast funding to stay cash flow positive, so it’s important for…
Industry News Roundup: 7/26/19
It’s a week of threes! This week’s news roundup from Dealertrack includes three articles offering three tips each about industry news and trends that affect our customers. 3 Ways to Sell More F&I to…
How Lenders Can Get the Lion’s Share of their Dealers’ Loans
What’s the number one way for a lender to add value for their dealer partners? Faster funding. In today’s automotive marketplace where profit margins are crunched and sales have plateaued, auto dealers are looking…
Paper Contracts Shouldn’t Prevent You from Fast Funding
By Todd Hutto, Associate Vice President of Operations, Dealertrack Digital Document Services Even as more of the car buying process moves online and the desire for a digitally connected online-to-in-store experience grows stronger, many…
Exploring the Dealertrack Resource Library
Whether you’re a current Dealertrack customer, dealer or lender interested in learning more about Dealertrack solutions, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge in the Dealertrack Resource Library section of our website. We’ve recently upgraded…
Dealertrack and the Evolution of Digital Retailing
Earlier this month, Cheryl Miller, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Dealertrack F&I and Titling Solutions, participated in a keynote panel at the Consumer Banking Association’s CBA Live 2019 conference. The topic was…
Key Lender Events for 2019
This week at AFSA and NADA marks the beginning of what will surely be a great year of interactions with lenders. Here are some of the key lender events we’ll be attending in 2019:…
