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How myKaarma handles surcharge compliance even across state lines
Jason Becknell - October 20, 2026
Dealer groups with stores in several states must follow a different set of surcharge rules in each one. A payments partner that tracks those rules and trains staff to explain...
Credit access hits 11-year high as loan terms grow longer than ever
Jason Becknell - October 14, 2026
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Auto credit access rose for a fifth straight month to its highest level since April 2015.
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Picking the right profit participation structure for your dealership
Jason Becknell - October 13, 2026
Dealers should judge every profit participation program on three pillars, which are underwriting, fees and investment income. Ascent Dealer Services Vice President of Sales James Mercer and Vice President of...
Why dealers should bet on F&I as front-end margins shrink
Jason Becknell - October 8, 2026
Thin front-end margins and affordability pressure are pushing dealers to find profit in other parts of the store. On today’s edition of CBT Live, Adam Marburger, President and CEO of Ascent...



