5 findings from TransUnion’s analysis of child support payments & delinquency
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, 03:27 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Oftentimes, what buy-here, pay-here operators and their related finance company underwriters check when considering an applicant is their child support status and if they’ve maintained those payments. A new TransUnion public sector analysis shed new light on how those child ... [Read More]
Top 7 states for individual bankruptcies in November
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, 04:23 PM
BHPH Report Staff
While a single company influenced the rising number of commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in November, consumer filings rose more evenly, according to data provided by Epiq’s Bankruptcy Analytics platform. Epiq reported total U.S. bankruptcy filings in November came in ... [Read More]
Kinetic Advantage unveils 7 enhancements to floorplan management portal
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, 05:21 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, Kinetic Advantage announced more than a half dozen enhancements to its proprietary dealer management portal, Kinetic 360. The independent floorplan provider highlighted the new Kinetic 360 showcases a sleek and responsive design with functionality that can allow users ... [Read More]
COMMENTARY: Advice for independent operators to manage inventory in lean times
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, 04:01 PM
James Virgoe, GWC Warranty
Used-vehicle prices are falling, inventory is still difficult to acquire, and economic conditions continue to weaken. These are challenging times for independent dealers. In times like these, inventory management is key to staying profitable. Here are a few tips to ... [Read More]
Car-Mart acquires longtime Lone Star State operation
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, 04:22 PM
BHPH Report Staff
After acquiring the assets from two different independent operators last year, America’s Car-Mart finalized a similar move this week, announcing that the chain of buy-here, pay-here dealerships entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the ongoing dealership assets of Credit-Line, ... [Read More]
Cox Automotive moves auction GM into NextGear Capital VP role
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, 04:20 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Cox Automotive is shifting one of its auction general managers into an executive role with its floorplan provider. On Tuesday, NextGear Capital appointed former Manheim general manager Nicole Graham-Ponce as vice president of portfolio management, following the recent appointment of former ... [Read More]
Tricolor Holdings named Inc. 2022 Best in Business award winner
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, 04:17 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Tricolor Holdings added another award to its mantle. The used-vehicle retailer that focuses on the Hispanic market announced that it has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list, which honors companies that have made an “extraordinary” impact ... [Read More]
Byrider honors top-performing dealers
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, 04:09 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Earlier this month, Byrider presented awards to its franchise dealer body during the company’s annual convention in Aventura, Fla., honoring more than a dozen professionals who operate buy-here, pay-here dealerships with its franchise system. Byrider highlighted its franchise of the ... [Read More]
Floorplan roundup: Milestone for AFC’s Principal Pass; 3 exec moves at Kinetic
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, 03:28 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Two floorplan providers familiar to independent dealerships made major announcements this week. AFC, a business unit of KAR Global, shared an update about Principal Pass, while Kinetic Advantage expanded its leadership team. AFC said through a news release that more ... [Read More]
Individual Chapter 13 bankruptcies make notable jump in October
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, 05:27 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Your buy-here, pay-here operation might see an uptick in individuals who need a transportation solution after having just filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. According to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, individual Chapter 13 filings increased 27% year-over-year in October with ... [Read More]