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Peer-to-peer used-car buying app Blinker scored a $10 million investment yesterday, in a funding round led by Thornapple River Capital, according to a company press release. According to Crunchbase data, this is the company’s first funding round. Blinker, which launched in 2016, uses a proprietary decisioning system to fund loans on its platform. The Denver-based […]

Bianca Chan
August 1, 2019
Capital Markets, Innovation & Technology

Manheim Adds White Glove Concierge Service to App as Part of $100 Million Investment

Auto auction Manheim is investing $100 million through 2019 to bolster the capabilities of its digital services and apps, the company announced this week. Coinciding with the announcement is the enhanced launch of Manheim Express, a mobile marketplace for wholesale vehicle buyers and sellers. Enhancements will include “full-service concierge service” for app users. Users will […]

Monica Melton
October 10, 2018
Innovation & Technology, Risk Management

Investments in Public Auto Finance Companies Top $9 Billion

Institutional investors had combined shares valued at $9.4 billion in the handful of publicly traded auto finance companies, as of midyear, according to an Auto Finance News analysis of Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The SEC filings record the quarterly U.S. equity holdings of institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in equity assets […]

Marcie Belles
August 15, 2018
Capital Markets

Compliance considerations when buying and selling customer leads

As an auto lender, you’re likely aware of the due diligence required when purchasing consumer leads. Lenders must exercise the same diligence when referring — or selling — declined leads downstream. Purchasing customer leads via referral programs has adapted as technology has allowed online lenders to communicate instantaneously with potential customers. Due to the nature […]

An inside look at 2 new credit scoring models

Ever since the concept of loaning money was conceived, lenders have been trying to find the ideal way to predict who will pay them back and who will default. Over time, methods for evaluating the likelihood of borrower repayment progressed from individual human judgment calls to more objective credit bureaus and reports. Today, scores often […]

Tech Partnerships Help Drive Digital Transformation in Auto Finance

Aclaro, a company that develops tools for companies in the automotive industry, recently announced game-changing news that validates its mission of helping small, scrappy dealerships compete with larger competitors. As part of its efforts to deliver five-star service for its clients, Aclaro joined the Microsoft Partner Network, allowing the company to continue building its business […]

How Lenders Should Leverage the Power and Promise of Artificial Intelligence

Technology does not wait for rules or regulations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. The potential profit associated with fintech speeds up innovation, but it also increases the risk of implementing machine intelligence without assessing potential hazards. Simply put, we do not understand how some machines solve problems with deep learning algorithms. This risk can […]

How to Leverage Current Machine Learning and AI Tools in Auto Lending

Auto dealers have heard the hype about how machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are going to transform their businesses. Typically, there are usually two binary outcomes that are discussed. On one hand, the promise of the future seems so bright. Instead of relying on intuition and gut feeling, many divisions of their businesses […]

The Value of User Experience When Managing Risk

Much has been written about the rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence and how it will impact the auto lending industry. While there has been a significant amount of hype, the promise of artificial intelligence is simply game changing. The most obvious application is that thinking machines will be able to assess risk and […]

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Blinker lands $10M investment

Manheim Adds White Glove Concierge Service to App as Part of $100 Million Investment

Investments in Public Auto Finance Companies Top $9 Billion

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