UCDP Ep #63 - Interview with Andrew Rostami of Credit Acceptance on Auto Financing

In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach interviews Andrew Rostami, Chief Product Officer and CMO at Credit Acceptance. They discuss Credit Acceptance’s strategies for dealer growth and support for the subprime ecosystem. The conversation also highlights the latest financing tech innovations and upcoming initiatives from Credit Acceptance.

Some of the questions asked on the podcast include:

Q) Andrew, what is your background and current role at Credit Acceptance?
Q) What factors contributed to the increase in new active dealers at Credit Acceptance?
Q) How has Credit Acceptance adapted to support dealers amid lenders pulling back from auto lending?
Q) What challenges do subprime customers face in auto financing, and how does Credit Acceptance address them?
Q) What are the latest financing options that Credit Acceptance offers to help dealers grow?
Q) How does Credit Acceptance's lending model align the interests of dealers, buyers, and consumers?
Q) In what ways does Credit Acceptance support dealer growth beyond financing solutions?
Q) How do you see the auto financing landscape evolving for subprime customers in the next few years?
Q) How important is technology in Credit Acceptance’s strategy, and what innovations are you excited about?
Q) Has your team developed any new integrations for easier funding from independent dealership DMS?
Q) Can you share success stories where Credit Acceptance significantly impacted a used car dealer’s business?
Q) What role does the automotive industry play in economic mobility, and how does Credit Acceptance contribute?
Q) How has the current economic climate impacted consumer behavior in the auto market?
Q) Are there any upcoming initiatives or products from Credit Acceptance that used car dealers should be excited about?

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Transcribe of this podcast - https://blog.sellyautomotive.com/blog/credit-acceptance-2024