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# Informativ

Dealership Marketing - Fraud Protection - Dealer Compliance - Credit Reports

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## Posts

- [Permissible Purpose vs. Consumer Permission: What Every Dealer Needs to Know Before Pulling Credit](https://informativ.com/blog/fcra-permissible-purpose-consumer-permission/) - Permissible purpose is a legal standard. Consumer permission is the customer's agreement. Both are required to pull credit legally. Here is the difference.
- [Do You Need an SSN to Run a Credit Check?](https://informativ.com/blog/ssn-credit-check-requirements/) - Whether you need an SSN for a credit check depends on the pull type. Here is how prequalification, prescreening, and hard pulls each differ.
- [Soft Pulls Aren't a Compliance-Free Zone](https://informativ.com/blog/soft-pull-compliance-requirements/) - Soft pulls still require FCRA permissible purpose and FTC Safeguards Rule compliance. Here is what dealers and lenders need to know before running one.
- [Not All Borrowers Are Created Equal & the Law Requires You to Say So: Risk-Based Pricing & Credit Score Disclosure Notices Explained](https://informativ.com/blog/risk-based-pricing-notice-credit-score-disclosure/) - Most dealers and lenders skip the traditional RBPN entirely. Here is what a Credit Score Disclosure Notice is, why it is used instead, and what FCRA requires.
- [Beyond Passwords: Why Smart Lenders Are Asking Questions Your Fraudster Can't Google](https://informativ.com/blog/out-of-wallet-questions-identity-verification/) - Out-of-wallet questions stop fraud that fake IDs can't. Learn how KBA identity verification works and why dealers and lenders rely on it.
- [Negative Equity Is Breaking the New-Car Deal. Here's How Dealers Can Fix It.](https://informativ.com/blog/negative-equity-trade-ins-dealer-solutions/) - Nearly 1 in 3 trade-ins is underwater right now. Here is what the Q2 2026 Edmunds data shows and how SmartPencil helps dealers close those deals.
- [When AI Tries to Buy a Car](https://informativ.com/blog/deepfake-fraud-auto-dealerships/) - AI-generated identities are draining dealership profits. Here is what the data shows about deepfake fraud in auto sales and how Informativ stops it.
- [Most Dealer Platforms Are Serving the Wrong Payment Data. Is Yours?](https://informativ.com/blog/dealer-payment-data-quality/) - Most dealers never question their payment data accuracy. These 5 questions will tell you exactly which bucket your platform sits in
- [My recent car purchase revealed exactly what needs to change](https://informativ.com/news/my-recent-car-purchase-revealed-exactly-what-needs-to-change/) - Cars are in my blood. My family had dealerships including those that sold European and Japanese imports in the Pacific Northwest, which eventually became Knievel Imports. Yes, that Knievel. Evel is my uncle.
- [80% of Car Buyers Care About the Monthly Payment. Why Has the Industry Been Guessing?](https://informativ.com/blog/accurate-monthly-payment-data-car-buyers/) - 80% of car buyers finance. Yet most dealer platforms still show guesses. Here's why inaccurate payment data is costing you leads and citations.
- [Compliant, Competitive, and Ready to Prove It: What I Took Home from CBT’s FTC Summit](https://informativ.com/blog/compliant-competitive-and-ready-to-prove-it-what-i-took-home-from-cbts-ftc-summit/) - Documentation, training, and provable process were the themes at CBT's FTC Summit. Here's what every dealer principal needs to hear from the room.
- [What Is OFAC Compliance? A Simple Guide for Lenders, Dealers, and Business Owners](https://informativ.com/blog/what-is-ofac-compliance/) - OFAC compliance isn't just for banks. Learn what OFAC is, who must screen for it, and what it costs when a sanctioned party slips through.
- [Seeing Red (Flags): The Credit Report Compliance Check Every Business Needs to Know](https://informativ.com/blog/red-flags-rule-compliance/) - The Red Flags Rule applies to nearly every business that extends credit. Here's what it requires, who must comply, and what happens when you ignore it.
- [Dealer eProcess Selects Informativ Payments API to Power Payments in Its Digital Retailing Platform](https://informativ.com/news/dealer-eprocess-selects-informativ-payments-api-to-power-payments-in-its-digital-retailing-platform/) - Informativ, a provider of fraud prevention, compliance, credit reporting, and customer insights for automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced that Dealer eProcess (DEP) selected Informativ's Payments API to power the payment calculation functionality within its digital retailing platform, Everest Retailing.
- [SEO Was About Signals. Agentic Search Is About Answers.](https://informativ.com/blog/agentic-search-automotive-platforms/) - Search engines counted signals. AI agents evaluate answers. Here's what automotive platforms need to do to stay visible in the agentic era.
- [Informativ Earns 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™ and Is Named to Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ List, Marking Three Consecutive Years of Verified Employee Satisfaction](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-earns-2026-great-place-to-work-certification-and-is-named-to-fortune-best-workplaces-in-texas-list-marking-three-consecutive-years-of-verified-employee-satisfaction/) - Informativ, a provider of fraud prevention, compliance, credit reporting, and customer insights for automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, has earned the 2026 Great Place To Work Certification™ by Great Place To Work® and has been named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ list.
- [Dealer Compliance & Fraud: Informativ on Car Dealership Guy](https://informativ.com/news/car-dealership-guy-compliance-fraud-interview/) - Informativ’s Doug Fusco joins Car Dealership Guy to expose the compliance gaps and fraud risks most dealers are ignoring and how to fix them.
- [The Monthly Payment Isn’t the Same in Every Market. Neither Is Your Authority Signal.](https://informativ.com/blog/the-monthly-payment-isnt-the-same-in-every-market-neither-is-your-authority-signal/) - Different state taxes. Different dealer fees. Different regional OEM incentives, different lender programs, different tier breaks. Same MSRP, same buyer credit profile, meaningfully different monthly number depending on which side of a state line the dealership sits on. That has always been true.
- [The One Question Every Dealer Principal Should Ask Their Sales Team Right Now](https://informativ.com/blog/ftc-safeguards-customer-data-personal-devices/) - One question can surface a $53,000-per-violation compliance risk hiding in your sales team's pockets. Here's what to ask and how to fix it.
- [Soft Pulls, Decoded. What Information Is Included in a Soft Pull Credit Report?](https://informativ.com/blog/soft-pull-credit-report-decoded/) - A soft pull credit report shows credit score, payment history, utilization, and derogatory marks without affecting the consumer's score. Here's what dealers and lenders actually see.
- [6 Warning Signs in Your Credit Process and How to Fix Every One of Them](https://informativ.com/blog/credit-fraud-warning-signs/) - Fraud is surging, document forgeries are up 244%, and compliance gaps are hidden liabilities. Here are 6 warning signs in your credit process and how to fix each one.
- [Hidden speed bumps in a buy sell](https://informativ.com/blog/hidden-speed-bumps-in-a-buy-sell/) - Buy/sells are exciting, intense, and hopefully rewarding for all parties when completed. They come with ups and downs, surprises, and different opinions.
- [How savvy dealerships are fighting back against ID theft, synthetic schemes and internal sabotage](https://informativ.com/news/how-savvy-dealerships-are-fighting-back-against-id-theft-synthetic-schemes-and-internal-sabotage/) - Fraud isn’t creeping into our industry — it’s sprinting. In fact, synthetic fraud alone jumped 98 percent for auto lenders last year, representing a staggering $7.9 billion loss. And dealerships? They’re only catching 19.5 percent of it.
- [Why high turnover is a dealership’s biggest compliance risk](https://informativ.com/news/why-high-turnover-is-a-dealerships-biggest-compliance-risk/) - Dealership turnover hits 80% annually and every new hire is a compliance gap. See why process-driven compliance beats training in high-turnover stores.
- [Informativ Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southwest by Inc. Magazine](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-recognized-as-one-of-the-fastest-growing-private-companies-in-the-southwest-by-inc-magazine-2/) - Informativ, a provider of fraud prevention, compliance, payments, and credit technology for automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Southwest list*.
- [Why Structured Payment Data Determines Which Dealers AI Agents Discover](https://informativ.com/blog/structured-payment-data-determines-ai-discoverability-for-dealers/) - Dealers without structured payment data won’t be cited by AI. Learn why machine-readable payments are critical for AI search and dealer discoverability
- [Guest commentary: The hidden profit lever at the desk](https://informativ.com/news/guest-commentary-the-hidden-profit-lever-at-the-desk/) - In today’s dealership environment with its tight margins, high compliance scrutiny and shoppers’ demand for speed, there’s one overlooked area that quietly determines profitability and customer satisfaction: the desk.
- [The $50,000 Problem: Why Affordability Is Breaking Car Shopping](https://informativ.com/blog/why-affordability-is-breaking-car-shopping/) - Informativ helps marketplaces, CRMs, and retail platforms show real-time, VIN-level monthly payments powered by lender programs and credit data.
- [Why Desk Consistency Is An Untapped Profit Lever for Dealer Groups — and How Informativ’s SmartPencil Solves It](https://informativ.com/blog/why-desk-consistency-untapped-profit-lever-for-dealers/) - SmartPencil gives every desk manager real-time, fundable payment scenarios across lenders—improving consistency, speed-to-deal, and profitability.
- [The $1,000 Car Payment Era Is Here. And Our Industry Isn’t Ready.](https://informativ.com/blog/credit-qualified-payments-1k-car-payment-era-is-here/) - Generic calculators aren’t enough anymore. Informativ Payments powers real, transactable monthly payments based on dealer rules and shopper credit.
- [Informativ Unveils SmartPencil and Payments API at NADA 2026](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-unveils-smartpencil-and-payments-api-at-nada-2026/) - Informativ, a provider of fraud prevention, compliance, payments, and credit technology for the automotive and consumer finance industries, is unveiling two new innovations, SmartPencil and Payments API, at NADA 2026 in Las Vegas.
- [Capstreet-backed Informativ Names Dominic Brignola as Chief Financial Officer](https://informativ.com/news/capstreet-backed-informativ-names-dominic-brignola-as-chief-financial-officer/) - Informativ, a provider of fraud prevention, compliance, credit, and payments technology for the automotive and consumer finance industries, today announced that Dominic (Nick) Brignola has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer. Informativ is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm.
- [Adverse Action Notices: What every credit-pulling business must know (and how to get it right with Informativ)](https://informativ.com/blog/adverse-action-notices-what-every-credit-pulling-business-must-know-and-how-to-get-it-right-with-informativ/) - Informativ is a leader in credit and compliance for auto dealers writing on adverse action notices — what it is, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
- [Dealers have problems. We have solutions!](https://informativ.com/blog/dealers-have-problems-we-have-solutions/) - Automotive dealerships face credit report management, sales inefficiencies, and data security challenges. Informativ has the solution!
- [CUDL AND INFORMATIV PARTNER TO HELP DEALERSHIPS FIGHT FRAUD, SIMPLIFY CREDIT, ENFORCE COMPLIANCE, AND CLOSE MORE DEALS](https://informativ.com/news/cudl-and-informativ-partner-to-help-dealerships-fight-fraud-simplify-credit-enforce-compliance-and-close-more-deals/) - CUDL, the leading credit union vehicle financing platform, and Informativ, a provider of fraud prevention, compliance, credit solutions, and payments for the automotive and consumer finance industries, have announced a strategic partnership to streamline workflows and reduce risk.
- [Automotive and Credit Industry Veteran, Curtis Knievel, Joins Informativ](https://informativ.com/news/automotive-and-credit-industry-veteran-curtis-knievel-joins-informativ/) - Curtis Knievel has joined Informativ as Vice President of Business Development. Knievel has decades of experience building credit-focused businesses in the automotive and financial services industries.
- [Sick of Lousy Leads? Get Leads You'll Love](https://informativ.com/blog/sick-of-lousy-leads/) - Tired of low-quality leads? Discover how QR codes and smart lead-gen tech can help your dealership capture high-intent buyers and boost conversions.
- [From Local Ledgers to National Networks: The Evolution of Credit Reporting](https://informativ.com/blog/from-local-ledgers-to-national-networks-the-evolution-of-credit-reporting/) - How Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion Shape Modern Credit Decisioning for Auto Dealers In the early days of credit reporting, the landscape was dominated by small, localized agencies operated by merchants who simply wanted to know whether customers would pay their debts. These regional bureaus collected and shared information within their communities, offering businesses basic insights into consumer creditworthiness. Over nearly two centuries, consolidation and digitization transformed this patchwork system
- [How Top Dealers Step Up Their Sales!](https://informativ.com/blog/how-top-dealers-step-up-their-sales/) - Top dealerships use QR codes for customer engagement, simplifying pre-qualification lead conversion, and automating FTC compliance to reduce fraud risks.
- [5 Secrets of a Soft Pull That Will Help You Sell More & Cut Costs](https://informativ.com/blog/5-secrets-of-a-soft-pull-that-will-help-you-sell-more-cut-costs/) - A soft pull credit report is a powerful and low-cost tool that accelerates the salesprocess. It provides valuable insight for both the dealer and the consumer into thecustomer's financial standing and purchasing ability without affecting the consumer'scredit score.
- [Informativ Acquires Carmatic to Provide Transaction-Ready Offers Across the Automotive Ecosystem](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-acquires-carmatic-to-provide-transaction-ready-offers-across-the-automotive-ecosystem/) - Informativ expands via acquisition of Carmatic’s real-time Payments-as-a-Service platform—combining credit, compliance and payments for faster, smarter auto deals.
- [Speed Up Your Auto Sales & Credit](https://informativ.com/blog/speed-up-your-auto-sales-credit/) - Discover how soft-pull pre-quals, QR code tech and streamlined credit reports help dealerships close faster, boost sales by 16% and stay compliant.
- [The QR Code Comeback: Turning Scans into Sales](https://informativ.com/blog/the-qr-code-comeback-how-smart-brands-are-turning-scans-into-sales/) - Discover how savvy brands leverage QR codes to drive engagement, gather insights and boost sales — and how your dealership or business can tap into the trend.
- [Compliance that goes ka-ching, ka-ching!](https://informativ.com/blog/compliance-that-goes-ka-ching-ka-ching/) - Transform compliance into a profit-driving asset with Informativ's Credit Driver and Dealer Safeguard. Streamline processes and enhance fraud detection.
- [How to Catch Bad Guys & Sell Cars as an Auto Dealer](https://informativ.com/blog/how-to-catch-bad-guys-sell-cars-as-an-auto-dealer/) - Auto dealers should know fraudsters' methods, use tech for ID validation, combat synthetic fraud, and optimize credit checks to prevent fraud.
- [ID Fraud Is on the Rise. How Can You Protect Your Dealership?](https://informativ.com/blog/id-fraud-is-on-the-rise-how-can-you-protect-your-dealership/) - ID fraud is escalating in dealerships. Learn how to identify red flags, strengthen verification workflows and protect your business from synthetic identity risk.
- [Smooth Rides Ahead: Mastering Efficiency, Compliance & Cost-Savings in Your Dealership](https://informativ.com/blog/smooth-rides-ahead-mastering-efficiency-compliance-cost-savings-in-your-dealership/) - Streamline your dealership: learn how to reduce compliance risk, boost operational efficiency and cut costs—while delivering a better sales experience.
- [Synthetic Fraud Targeting Dealers](https://informativ.com/news/synthetic-fraudsters-target-dealers/) - Learn how synthetic identity fraud threatens dealerships and how Informativ helps protect your sales, prevent losses, and boost compliance.
- [How to Fight Fraud and Ramp Up Compliance](https://informativ.com/news/how-to-fight-fraud-ramp-up-compliance/) - See how Informativ’s compliance app helps auto dealers simplify FTC Safeguards compliance, prevent fraud, and protect every deal from costly risks.
- [Informativ Named an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company for Second Consecutive Year](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-named-an-inc-5000-fastest-growing-private-company-for-second-consecutive-year/) - For the second year in a row Informativ, credit and compliance solution, has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies
- [Informativ Wins Stevie<sup>®</sup>Award for Technology Company of the Year](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-wins-stevieaward-for-technology-company-of-the-year/) - Informativ named Bronze winner of 2025 Stevie Award for Technology Company of the Year, spotlighting its innovations in auto-dealer credit & compliance tech.
- [Informativ Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-earns-2025-great-place-to-work-certification/) - Informativ has been recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, reflecting 151% growth over three years.
- [Informativ Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Private  Companies in the Southwest by Inc. Magazine](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-recognized-as-one-of-the-fastest-growing-private-companies-in-the-southwest-by-inc-magazine/) - Earning a spot on Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Regionals:Southwest, Informativ saw rapid growth and innovation in credit, compliance & fraud-prevention technology.
- [Industry Leaders, Informativ and ComplyAuto, Partner to Offer AI-powered End-to-End Compliance](https://informativ.com/news/industry-leaders-informativ-and-complyauto-partner-to-offer-ai-powered-end-to-end-compliance/) - Informativ and ComplyAuto partner to deliver the industry’s first AI-powered end-to-end compliance platform for auto dealers, reducing risk.
- [Informativ Earns Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-earns-inc5000-fastest-growing-private-company/) - Informativ, a leader in credit compliance solutions for auto dealers and lenders, ranked on the Inc. 5000 for 2024 after achieving 170%+ three-year growth.
- [Informativ Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-earns-2024-great-place-to-work-certification/) - Informativ has been certified as a 2024 Great Place To Work — 89% of employees say it’s a great workplace, far above the U.S. average.
- [Informativ Unveils New Mobile App That Prevents ID Fraud and Enforces a Compliant Sales Process Technology](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-unveils-new-mobile-app-that-prevents-id-fraud-and-enforces-a-compliant-sales-process-technology/) - Informativ launches a new mobile app for auto dealers—scan IDs, enforce compliant workflows and reduce fraud with intelligent compliance controls.
- [Leading Credit and Automotive Compliance Technology Company, Informativ, Offers Consumers Ability to Start Their Car Purchasing Experience on Mobile](https://informativ.com/news/leading-credit-and-automotive-compliance-technology-company-informativ-offers-consumers-ability-to-start-their-car-purchasing-experience-on-mobile/) - Introducing a mobile-first pre-qualification experience for auto dealers with soft-pull credit and dealer compliance overlaid on top of the QR code technology.
- [Capstreet-backed Informativ Names Longtime SaaS Executive Kimberly Lang as Chief Operating Officer](https://informativ.com/news/capstreet-backed-informativ-names-longtime-saas-executive-kimberly-lang-as-chief-operating-officer/) - Appointment will support plans for growth of credit and compliance solutions provider. Frisco, TX – September 6, 2023 – Informativ (“Informativ” or the “Company”), a provider of credit–focused lead generation, credit report and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced that Kimberly Lang has joined the Company as Chief Operating
- [Credit and Compliance Partner, Credit Bureau Connection, Rebrands as Informativ.](https://informativ.com/news/credit-and-compliance-partner-credit-bureau-connection-rebrands-as-informativ/) - New name reflects Informativ’s unified approach to comprehensive credit and compliance solutions.Frisco, TX – January 19, 2023 – Credit Bureau Connection (CBC), a provider of credit–focused lead generation, credit report and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, today announced a corporate rebrand to Informativ (“Informativ” or the “Company”). Informativ is backed
- [Informativ Introduces Verified Stips to Auto Dealerships and Other Businesses. New Feature Protects Businesses from Growing Threat of Document Fraud.](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-introduces-verified-stips-to-auto-dealerships-and-other-businesses-new-feature-protects-businesses-from-growing-threat-of-document-fraud/) - Verified Stips is a real-time document-verification tool for dealers and lenders that stops fake income, insurance or residence docs while speeding funding.
- [Leading Automotive Partner Launches Complete & Proactive Credit & Compliance Solution That Encompasses Lead Generation Through Vehicle Sales](https://informativ.com/news/leading-automotive-partner-launches-complete-proactive-credit-compliance-solution-that-encompasses-lead-generation-through-vehicle-sales/) - Informativ unveils a mobile-first lead generation + credit & compliance platform for dealerships, covering the entire sale from initial lead to final funding.
- [Informativ Partners with AutoFi to Streamline Compliance Checks](https://informativ.com/news/leading-credit-and-automotive-compliance-technology-company-informativ-partners-with-autofi-to-streamline-compliance-checks/) - Introducing a mobile-first pre-qualification experience for auto dealers with soft-pull credit and dealer compliance overlaid on top of the QR code technology.
- [Keep Your Dealership Compliant & Your Customers Happy](https://informativ.com/blog/keep-your-dealership-compliant-your-customers-happy/) - Learn five common compliance failures auto dealerships face—from weak workflows to document mishandling—and how to protect your business and reputation.
- [Why the Military Lending Act Matters: A Shield for Service Members, A Signal for Lenders](https://informativ.com/blog/why-the-military-lending-act-matters-a-shield-for-service-members-a-signal-for-lenders/) - Learn why the Military Lending Act protects service members and what lenders must know to stay compliant, reduce risk, and uphold ethical lending practices.
- [Identity Fraud – Are You Playing the Fraud Lottery?](https://informativ.com/blog/identity-fraud-are-you-playing-the-fraud-lottery/) - Auto dealerships: don’t gamble with id fraud. Learn how fake IDs, synthetic schemes and weak verification turn deals into losses — and what you can do about it.
- [Industry Voices | Is Your Dealership System Sabotaging Good Staff?](https://informativ.com/news/industry-voices-is-your-dealership-system-sabotaging-good-staff/) - Before blaming employees, examine your system: see how outdated workflows and weak compliance tools may undermine your best staff—and what you can fix.
- [Informativ Launches Credit & Compliance Solution](https://informativ.com/news/informativ-launches-credit-compliance-solution/) - Informativ unveils a proactive credit & compliance solution for auto-dealerships integrating lead capture, pre-qualification and FTC Safeguards protection.
- [Informativ ‘s Acquisition of Carmatic Builds the Future of Credit-Informed Payments in Automotive](https://informativ.com/blog/informativ-s-acquisition-of-carmatic-builds-the-future-of-credit-informed-payments-in-automotive/) - The Carmatic acquisition brings together credit, compliance and payments-as-a-service enabling dealers to deliver real-time offers and smarter transactions.
- [Keep Your Dealership from Becoming a Fraud Factory](https://informativ.com/blog/keep-your-dealership-from-becoming-a-fraud-factory/) - Stop your dealership from being exposed to costly fraud. Learn how to enforce compliant processes, gain full visibility and build a track record of control.
- [Make Your Dead Deals Go to Zero](https://informativ.com/blog/make-your-dead-deals-go-to-zero/) - Stop stacking up dead deals. Learn how to use soft-pull pre-quals and only run hard pulls on sold deals to stay compliant and accelerate sales.
- [Medical Debt – What Auto Dealers Should Know](https://informativ.com/blog/medical-debt-what-you-should-know/) - Learn the real impact of medical debt—how it’s collected, how it affects credit scores, and what you can do to protect yourself and your finances.
- [What is a Soft Pull?](https://informativ.com/blog/my-soft-pull/) - Learn about soft pull credit reports—how they differ from hard pulls, how they’re used for prequalification and how they benefit dealers and consumers.
- [Navigating Dealership FTC Fines Near You: What You Need to Know](https://informativ.com/blog/navigating-dealership-ftc-fines-near-you-what-you-need-to-know/) - Dealerships face increasing fines from the Federal Trade Commission for compliance missteps. Learn key risks and how to protect your business.
- [Navigating the Compliance Maze of Hard Pull Credit Reports](https://informativ.com/blog/navigating-the-compliance-maze-of-hard-pull-credit-reports/) - Hard credit pulls carry major compliance obligations. Learn what auto-dealerships must do to stay FCRA-compliant, issue required notices and avoid penalties.
- [Not Getting the Data you need in your Credit Report?](https://informativ.com/blog/not-getting-the-data-you-need-in-your-credit-report/) - Traditional credit reports often miss key alternative-data insights. Learn how Informativ’s eClear Credit Risk Report adds the data dealers and lenders need.
- [Once Is Not Enough: Why Car Dealers Need to Check for Fraud Throughout the Sales Process](https://informativ.com/news/once-is-not-enough-why-car-dealers-need-to-check-for-fraud-throughout-the-sales-process/) - Fraudsters aren’t stopping after one checkpoint. Learn why auto-dealerships must embed layered fraud checks at every stage to stay protected.
- [QR Codes for Auto Dealers: A Marketer’s Secret Weapon](https://informativ.com/blog/qr-codes-a-marketers-secret-weapon/) - Discover how QR codes boost marketing results—linking offline and online, increasing conversions and giving brands powerful first-party data insights.
- [Replace Every Pencil with a Prequal](https://informativ.com/blog/replace-every-pencil-with-a-prequal/) - Start every deal with a soft-pull pre-qualification instead of penciling payments. Smart dealers close faster and stay compliant.
- [Secure Adverse Action Letter e-Delivery Method From Informativ](https://informativ.com/blog/secure-adverse-action-letter-e-delivery-method-from-informativ/) - Streamline compliance with Informativ’s secure e-delivery service for Adverse Action letters—reduce cost, ensure timely delivery and safeguard your dealership.
- [Sell Cars Faster or Get Left Behind](https://informativ.com/blog/sell-cars-faster-or-get-left-behind/) - Today’s buyers expect speed and convenience. Your dealership can streamline lead generation, accelerate sales and avoid falling behind the competition.
- [Slash Your Compliance Burden: A Tale of Two Credit Checks](https://informativ.com/blog/slash-your-compliance-burden-a-tale-of-two-credit-checks/) - Compare hard vs. soft credit pulls and discover how dealerships can reduce regulatory risk, speed sales and simplify compliance with smarter tools.
- [Stop Fraud Cold — Because Thieves Don’t Deserve a Free Ride](https://informativ.com/blog/stop-fraud-cold-because-thieves-dont-deserve-a-free-ride/) - See how Informativ helps auto dealers stop sophisticated fraud—fake IDs, synthetic identities, and vehicle theft—before it happens.
- [<strong>The Newly Expanded FTC Safeguards Rule: Is Your Dealership Ready or At-risk?</strong>](https://informativ.com/blog/the-newly-expanded-ftc-safeguards-rule-is-your-dealership-ready-or-at-risk/) - The newly expanded Federal Trade Commission Safeguards Rule is here — see how your dealership must protect customer data and avoid risk with Informativ’s guide.
- [The Power of a Soft Pull: Supercharge Your Sales Potential](https://informativ.com/blog/the-power-of-a-soft-pull-supercharge-your-sales-potential/) - Learn how a soft-pull credit strategy can enhance leads, speed up deals, and improve customer trust at your dealership with insights from Informativ.
- [Top Reasons Businesses Should Use Soft Pulls](https://informativ.com/blog/top-reasons-businesses-should-use-soft-pulls/) - Discover how soft credit pulls enhance customer experience, boost sales, reduce risk and keep your business compliant—all without hurting credit scores.
- [Unlocking Financial Opportunity - A Checklist for Leveraging Alternative Credit Data](https://informativ.com/blog/unlocking-financial-opportunity-a-checklist-for-leveraging-alternative-credit-data/) - See how alternative credit data—like rent, utility, and income insights—helps lenders expand access, reduce risk, and drive financial inclusion.
- [What’s Keeping Larry Up at Night? Dealership Compliance Risks](https://informativ.com/news/whats-keeping-larry-up-at-night/) - Major compliance risks, evolving regulations and tech solutions dealers must know — how to protect customer data and avoid FTC fines tonight and every night.
- [What does the FTC Regulate for Car Dealerships? Understanding the Penalties and Their Impact](https://informativ.com/blog/what-does-the-ftc-regulate-for-car-dealerships-understanding-the-penalties-and-their-impact/) - Learn what the FTC Safeguards Rule covers, what triggers fines, and how dealerships can avoid costly penalties through stronger compliance and data security.
- [Unveiling the Sales Accelerator - Drive Dealership Growth](https://informativ.com/blog/unveiling-the-sales-accelerator/) - Discover how soft-pull credit checks and smart lead tech accelerate sales, boost customer experience, and grow your dealership’s bottom line with Informativ.
- [Turn Your Compliance Cowboys Into Boy Scouts](https://informativ.com/blog/turn-your-compliance-cowboys-into-boy-scouts/) - Stop costly FTC fines. Learn how Informativ’s tech verifies IDs, prevents fraud, enforces compliance, and secures every deal in your dealership.
- [Top Five Car Dealership Compliance Violations](https://informativ.com/news/top-five-car-dealership-compliance-violations/) - Discover the five most common compliance violations facing dealerships today—and how to stay ahead with proactive solutions from Informativ.
- [Your Dealership Roadmap: Save More, Sell More, Keep More](https://informativ.com/blog/the-save-more-sell-more-keep-more-roadmap-your-guide-to-dealership-success/) - Discover five strategic solutions to control costs, boost sales, and protect profits in your dealership with the “Save More, Sell More, Keep More” roadmap.
- [2025 Guide to FTC Safeguards Rule FAQs for Auto Dealers](https://informativ.com/blog/auto-dealer-compliance-gets-a-boost-new-ftc-safeguards-rule-faqs-released/) - In today’s digital-first landscape, ensuring data security isn’t just good business—it’s the law. For auto dealers, that responsibility just got clearer. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an updated set of FAQs for its Safeguards Rule, specifically tailored to auto dealerships, aiming to clarify compliance expectations and promote stronger consumer data protections.
- [Soft Pull Credit Reports: A Win-Win for Everyone](https://informativ.com/blog/a-win-win-for-everyone-empowering-your-business-with-soft-pull-credit-reports/) - Imagine a world where businesses can effortlessly pre-qualify customers for financing while offering a seamless, customer-friendly experience. That’s the power of soft pull credit reports—an innovation that’s revolutionizing industries like specialty finance, home improvement, health and dental, and high-ticket retail goods, just to name a few.
- [6 Strategies to Stop Fraud At Your Auto Dealership](https://informativ.com/blog/block-fraud-not-customers-at-your-dealership/) - Prevent fraud by validating licenses, using remote tools, checking synthetic IDs, ensuring OFAC compliance, monitoring red flags.
- [How to Build a Digital Dealership](https://informativ.com/blog/building-a-digital-dealership/) - Dealerships use digital tools to enhance sales and compliance, improve customer experience, combat fraud, and boost sales team efficiency and transparency.
- [Experian’s Vision 2025: Where Artificial Intelligence Meets the Fight Against Fraud](https://informativ.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-fraud-experian-vision-2025/) - Key takeaways from Experian’s Vision 2025, where AI is transforming fraud prevention, identity intelligence, and decisioning for dealers and lenders.
- [Dominion DMS Features Informativ’s Expertise In Credit & Compliance](https://informativ.com/news/dominion-dms-features-informativs-expertise-in-credit-compliance-lead-generation/) - "VUE Points with Sharon Kitzman" podcast episode 20 is with Michael Byrd, Senior Vice President of Sales at Informativ
- [Are you up-to-date with the FTC Safeguards Rule?](https://informativ.com/blog/are-you-up-to-date-with-the-ftc-safeguards-rule/) - The 2023 FTC Safeguards Rule mandated 145 new regulations for car dealers, emphasizing privacy & data protection, posing compliance challenges for dealerships.
- [Are You Ready for the June 9th FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline?](https://informativ.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-june-9th-ftc-safeguards-rule-deadline/) - The FTC Safeguards Rule requires these businesses to implement measures to keep customer information secure, and the fines for violation can be steep.
- [Adverse Action Notices Simplified and Explained](https://informativ.com/blog/adverse-action-notices-simplified-and-explained/) - Adverse Action notices are by far the most misunderstood of all compliance regulations. To put it in the simplest terms, Adverse Action is an explanation of credit denial or the inability to come to acceptable terms by either the creditor offering credit terms or the applicant’s counteroffer of credit terms.You must provide an Adverse Action
- [Is your dealership compliant?](https://informativ.com/blog/is-your-dealership-compliant/) - Dealership compliance ensures trust and integrity. Focus on consistent processes, secure data handling, digital communication, and document management.
- [How to Sell More Cars & Save More Money](https://informativ.com/blog/how-to-sell-more-cars-save-more-money/) - Cut costs and improve auto dealership processes by verifying leads, optimizing credit pulls, reducing buying friction, mitigating fraud, and boosting cash flow.
- [How to Protect Your Dealership from ID Fraud: Essential Strategies for Fraud Detection and Compliance](https://informativ.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-dealership-from-id-fraud-essential-strategies-for-fraud-detection-and-compliance/) - In the automotive industry, verifying customer identities is crucial for ID fraud prevention and ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations. ID fraud can pose significant risks to dealerships, including financial loss, legal issues, and reputational damage.
- [How Informativ’s Google Maps “Out-of-Wallet” Questions Help Lenders & Auto Dealers Tackle Fraud Head-On](https://informativ.com/blog/how-informativs-google-maps-out-of-wallet-questions-help-lenders-auto-dealers-tackle-fraud-head-on/) - In a digital world where identity theft and synthetic fraud are growing threats, lenders and auto dealers alike are seeking sharper tools for fraud prevention. Enter Informativ’s powerful “Google Maps Out-of-Wallet” questions feature—a location-based fraud detection solution that adds an innovative layer of ID fraud detection to your customer verification process.
- [How Dealerships Can Reduce Compliance Risks: A Comprehensive Guide](https://informativ.com/blog/how-dealerships-can-reduce-compliance-risks-a-comprehensive-guide/) - Following rules is crucial in the car industry to maintain smooth operations, build trust with customers, and avoid compliance risks. This ensures that everything runs efficiently, and customers have confidence in the company. Dealerships face a constantly evolving regulatory landscape that spans from federal and state laws to industry standards.
- [How dealers can counteract growing threat of fraud](https://informativ.com/news/how-dealers-can-counteract-growing-threat-of-fraud/) - After a lull in synthetic identity theft during the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of fake identification to commit fraud has started to "explode," an expert says.
- [Guest commentary: Buying a car should be like boarding a plane](https://informativ.com/news/guest-commentary-buying-a-car-should-be-like-boarding-a-plane/) - Stick to processes and best practices to verify buyers' identity when selling a car to avoid falling victim to fraud.
- [Friction Kills Deals — Here’s How to Get Rid of It](https://informativ.com/blog/friction-kills-deals-heres-how-to-get-rid-of-it/) - In today’s fast-moving car market, the difference between closing a deal and losing one often comes down to a single factor: friction. Every delay, every confusing form, every unanswered lead — it all adds up. And the more friction your sales process has, the more automotive sales leads you lose to faster competitors.
- [Fraudsters Are Getting Smarter – So Are Dealers](https://informativ.com/news/fraudsters-are-getting-smarter-so-are-dealers/) - Dealers who think that the June ransomware attack on Findlay Auto Group, Henderson, NV, the synthetic fraud scams played out at numerous dealerships, including Autobahn, Fort Worth, TX, Infiniti of Coral Gables, FL, and similar frauds, are unlikely to occur at their stores are at risk of making the above Winston Churchill quote a reality.
- [Driving Clean: Smart Strategies for Auto Dealers to Tackle Compliance and Fraud Head-On](https://informativ.com/blog/driving-clean/) - In the automotive industry, dealerships are subject to a variety of regulations enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through the FTC Safeguards Rule. When these FTC regulations for auto dealers are not followed, the consequences can be severe, including substantial fines.
- [Don’t Gamble with Compliance Risks, Informativ Says at NADA Show](https://informativ.com/news/dont-gamble-with-compliance-risks-informativ-says-at-nada-show/) - When it comes to managing compliance risks in auto sales, are you a renegade, a wild cowboy or a rule-abiding, conscientious Boy Scout?
- [Dealership Compliance – The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act](https://informativ.com/blog/dealership-compliance-the-gramm-leach-bliley-act/) - The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, or “GLB” as it is more commonly called, is the law with the biggest impact on the dealership community since the Truth in Lending Act was passed in 1968.
- [FCRA Compliance Checklist: 10 Ways to Protect Your Dealership](https://informativ.com/blog/compliance-checklist-10-ways-to-protect-your-dealership/) - The FTC’s June 9th Safeguards Rule deadline is looming. Whether you’ve been procrastinating or already have a process in place to provide physical, administrative, and technical protection of consumer data, here’s a compliance checklist to ensure you’re prepared:
- [Dealer Compliance 101 – Stop Guessing Start Knowing, Part Two](https://informativ.com/blog/compliance-101-stop-guessing-start-knowing-part-two/) - How is your Regulatory Compliance Knowledge?
- [Dealer Compliance 101 – Stop Guessing Start Knowing Part One](https://informativ.com/blog/compliance-101-stop-guessing-start-knowing-part-one/) - Most businesses don’t have it in the budget to hire a compliance consultant or pay for compliance training, despite the fact violations can be hefty and potentially even include jail time.We are on your side and is here to provide a stable foundation for a solid dealer compliance program that will keep you on the
- [Updates to the FTC Safeguards Rule in 2025: What Auto Dealers Must Know](https://informativ.com/blog/updates-to-the-ftc-safeguards-rule-in-2025-what-auto-dealers-must-know/) - Discover what the FTC’s 2025 Safeguards Rule FAQs mean for auto dealers, including breach reporting, customer data, and compliance best practices.
- [Best Practices for Storing Digital Dead Deals at Car Dealerships](https://informativ.com/blog/best-practices-for-storing-digital-dead-deals-at-car-dealerships/) - In the fast-paced world of car sales, managing digital documentation efficiently is crucial. One important type of documentation to focus on is digital "dead deals." It is important to store and manage records correctly to adhere to compliance requirements.
- [Automotive News Features Informativ’s Expertise on Combatting Four “Faces” of Fraud](https://informativ.com/news/automotive-news-features-informativs-expertise-on-combatting-four-faces-of-fraud/) - Learn about the four "faces" of fraud that are important for an auto dealer to have solutions for. We break these down in our podcast with Automotive News.
- [Automotive News Discusses with Informativ How Dealers Are Handling FTC's Safeguards Rule](https://informativ.com/news/automotive-news-discusses-with-informativ-how-dealers-are-handling-ftcs-safeguards-rule/) - On Automotive News’ Daily Drive podcast, find out how other dealers are handling compliance requirements since the FTC’s Safeguards Rule deadline and how investing in compliance pays off in a buy/sell.
- [5 Soft Pull Secrets to Help Dealers Sell More Cars](https://informativ.com/blog/5-soft-pull-secrets-to-help-dealers-sell-more-cars/) - One underutilized tool is the soft credit pull, which goes beyond just providing a credit score. Here are 5 secrets of the soft pull that can help dealers sell more cars.
- [Automotive News Highlights Informativ's Expertise in Dealership Compliance](https://informativ.com/news/automotive-news-highlights-informativs-expertise-in-dealership-compliance/) - On the Daily Drive podcast, Informativ's Doug Fusco shares the top five compliance violations putting dealerships at risk. Skip ahead to 06:17 for his insight.

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- [Home](https://informativ.com/) - Informativ (previously CreditDriver, DSGSS & CBC) is the only complete and proactive fraud prevention, compliance, credit, & customer insights solution.
- [Dave Domm, Managing Partner, Payments](https://informativ.com/about-us/leadership/dave-domm-managing-partner-payments/) - Leadership Team Dave Domm, Managing Partner, Payments Dave Domm Managing Partner, Payments Dave Domm is the Managing Partner of Payments at Informativ. With more than 15 years of experience in automotive and fintech, he leads the growth of the company's payments-as-a-service technology. Linkedin At Informativ, Dave is focused on scaling growth, deepening integrations with software
- [California CARS Act Countdown: What Dealers Must Change Before October 1](https://informativ.com/california-cars-act-countdown-what-dealers-must-change-before-october-1/) - Webinar California CARS Act Countdown: What Dealers Must Change Before October 1 August 19, 2026 at 10:00–10:45 AM PT / 1:00–1:45 PM ET The California CARS Act goes into effect October 1, 2026, bringing new requirements and renewed compliance expectations to dealerships across the state.But what will actually need to change inside your dealership, and
- [Footer Test Page](https://informativ.com/solutions/footer-test-page/) - Total Solution Your End-to-End Deal Engine for Smarter Deals & Safer Sales Get a Demo One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions SmartPencil Payments API Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance Software Total Solution The ONLY Complete & Proactive Platform That Wipes Out Fraud, Enforces Compliance
- [Payments API](https://informativ.com/solutions/payments-api/) - Deliver accurate, real-time payments, trade-in data, and credit-qualified deals with AI-powered intelligence built for automotive software.
- [Credit Qualified Payments API Demo](https://informativ.com/credit-qualified-payments-api-demo/) - Get a demo to learn more how to embed credit-qualified lease & loan payments into your automotive platform. Real-time, VIN-level accuracy.
- [Webinars](https://informativ.com/webinars/) - Watch live and on-demand webinars where Informativ experts and top dealers cover credit best practices, showroom compliance, and fraud prevention.
- [Case Studies](https://informativ.com/case-studies/) - Case Studies See why top businesses partner with Informativ Our decades-long experience in credit reporting, automotive compliance software, fraud detection, and customer insights are trusted by 7,000+ businesses. CASE STUDY Informativ’s Payments API Powers Accurate & High-Converting Payments in Dealer eProcess’ Digital Retailing Platform. Dealer eProcess, a nationwide provider of dealer websites and digital retailing
- [Showroom All-Stars: Dealer Wins from Informativ’s Starting Lineup](https://informativ.com/showroom-all-stars-dealer-wins-from-informativs-starting-lineup/) - Webinar Showroom All-Stars: Dealer Wins from Informativ’s Starting Lineup ON-DEMAND AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Grab your peanuts, Cracker Jack, and compliance checklist.In honor of MLB’s All-Star Game, Informativ is taking the field with six leading dealers who know how to win in the showroom, at the desk, and across the deal process.Meet the starting lineup:Leading off:
- [Informativ’s Payments API makes Dealer eProcess’ digital retailing tool indispensable for and more valuable to dealers](https://informativ.com/case-studies/informativ-payments-dealer-eprocess-indispensable/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Informativ’s Payments API makes Dealer eProcess’ digital retailing tool indispensable for and more valuable to dealers Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation toolsResults with Informativ Payments: 42% increase in new dealer clients and dramatically
- [Informativ Payments API integrates quickly and easily with automotive software partners](https://informativ.com/case-studies/informativ-payments-api-fast-flexible-integration/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Informativ Payments API integrates quickly and easily with automotive software partners Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation tools The Results Dealer eProcess builds technology for dealers that need flexibility. Its platform supports websites, digital
- [Dealer eProcess offers personalized, fundable payments powered by Informativ’s Payments API](https://informativ.com/case-studies/informativ-personalized-fundable-payments/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Dealer eProcess offers personalized, fundable payments powered by Informativ’s Payments API Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation tools The Results Dealer eProcess helps auto dealerships create digital experiences that feel more personalized, connected, and
- [Dealer eProcess offers payment accuracy with Informativ Payments API](https://informativ.com/case-studies/dealer-eprocess-accurate-payments-dealer-confidence/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Dealer eProcess offers payment accuracy with Informativ Payments API Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation toolsResults with Informativ Payments: 42% increase in Digital Retail customers since powering its payments with Informativ Payments The Results
- [Informativ‘s flexible, REST API powers payments for Dealer eProcess payments](https://informativ.com/case-studies/dealer-eprocess-rest-api-flexibility/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Informativ‘s flexible, REST API powers payments for Dealer eProcess payments Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation tools The Results Dealer eProcess works across the digital car-buying journey, helping dealers create stronger experiences for shoppers
- [Dealer eProcess delivers all payment scenarios in seconds with Informativ Payments](https://informativ.com/case-studies/dealer-eprocess-payment-scenarios-in-seconds/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Dealer eProcess delivers all payment scenarios in seconds with Informativ Payments Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation tools The Results Dealer eProcess helps automotive retailers create stronger digital experiences across websites, digital retailing, digital
- [Dealer eProcess says Informativ Payments is flexible, fast, and developer-approved](https://informativ.com/case-studies/developers-praise-informativ-payments-integration/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Dealer eProcess says Informativ Payments is flexible, fast, and developer-approved Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation tools The Results Dealer eProcess builds digital solutions for automotive dealers, including mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted
- [Dealer eProcess increases its lead to sale conversions 186% with Informativ Payments](https://informativ.com/case-studies/dealer-eprocess-186-lead-to-sale-conversions/) - Case Study Dealer eProcess Back to Case Studies Dealer eProcess increases its lead to sale conversions 186% with Informativ Payments. Business Type: Automotive digital solutions and digital marketing agencyProducts Sold: Mobile-first websites, digital retailing software, targeted advertising, and lead-generation toolsResults with Informativ Payments: 42% increase in Digital Retail customers since powering its payments with Informativ
- [The Payment Layer: How API-Driven Payments Are Powering the Next Era of Automotive Software Platforms](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/api-payments-digital-retailing/) - See how Informativ's Payments API helped Dealer eProcess hit a 26% lead-to-close rate — 2.6x industry baseline. Download the free white paper.
- [Credit Solutions](https://informativ.com/solutions/credit-solutions/) - Soft & hard pull credit reports, online credit bureau data & web applications with the most robust & reliable credit bureau & compliance software partner.
- [How API-Driven Payments Power the Next Era of Automotive Digital Retailing](https://informativ.com/case-studies/how-api-driven-payments-power-the-next-era-of-automotive-digital-retailing/) - Case Study How API-Driven Payments Power the Next Era of Automotive Digital Retailing Executive Summary Car buyers no longer walk into dealerships to begin their journey; they walk in to finish it. Digital retailing platforms have become the frontline of the car‑buying experience and a payments engine is a critical piece of it. Inaccurate or
- [Outdoor Recreation Dealers](https://informativ.com/about-us/industries/outdoor-recreation-dealers/) - Credit, compliance & fraud prevention built for RV, marine, powersports & motorcycle dealers. Credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, AppOne integration, and automated compliance.
- [Industries](https://informativ.com/about-us/industries/) - Discover credit, compliance, and fraud prevention solutions for auto dealers, lenders, and home improvement financing. One platform for smarter, faster, safer decisions.
- [Auto Dealerships](https://informativ.com/about-us/industries/auto-dealerships/) - Modern compliance, credit, fraud, and pre-desking solutions for auto dealers. Access credit bureaus, automate workflows, and speed up approvals.
- [Lenders](https://informativ.com/about-us/industries/lenders/) - Streamline credit decisions for personal loans, installment loans, and loan aggregators. Automated compliance and fraud prevention built for lenders.
- [Credit Compliance](https://informativ.com/solutions/credit-compliance/) - Industry-leading credit compliance solutions and support from the most robust and reliable credit bureau and compliance partner.
- [Total Solution](https://informativ.com/solutions/total-solution/) - The only complete & proactive credit, compliance & customer insights solution for dealers. Flip compliance from an expense to a profit for one flat rate.
- [Verified Stips](https://informativ.com/solutions/verified-stips/) - Helping auto dealers, lenders, financing, and home improvement get funded faster and stop fraud in seconds. With our software, verify documents quickly.
- [SmartPencil](https://informativ.com/solutions/smartpencil/) - Deliver accurate, real-time payments with AI-powered intelligence. Support all shoppers, optimize dealer profitability, and scale with usage-based pricing.
- [Fraud Prevention](https://informativ.com/solutions/fraud-prevention/) - Reliable protection against a growing threat—safeguarding your dealership before & through the transaction. Informativ's mobile app verifies IDs in seconds.
- [Dealership Compliance Software](https://informativ.com/solutions/dealership-compliance-software/) - Informativ’s Compliance software guarantees a transparent, consistent & compliant process on every vehicle sale. A mobile app built for the showroom floor.
- [Customer Insights](https://informativ.com/solutions/customer-insights/) - Information that empowers your sales team. Mobile-first prequalification captures & verifies customers instantly, empowering you to close more deals seamlessly.
- [The FTC Sent 97 Warning Letters. Auto Retail Vendors Should Be Paying Attention.](https://informativ.com/the-ftc-sent-97-warning-letters-auto-retail-vendors-should-be-paying-attention/) - Webinar The FTC Sent 97 Warning Letters. Auto Retail Vendors Should Be Paying Attention. WATCH ON DEMAND AT YOUR CONVENIENCE The FTC’s March 13 warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups made one thing clear: the collapse of the CARS Rule did not end pricing scrutiny. The FTC is still focused on whether the price
- [6 Tips to Protect Your Dealership from Fraud and FTC Fines](https://informativ.com/6-tips-to-protect-your-dealership-from-fraud-and-ftc-fines/) - Webinar 6 Tips to Protect Your Dealership from Fraud and FTC Fines ON DEMAND AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Fraud and compliance risk are hitting dealerships from both sides, and the same process gaps fraudsters exploit can also trigger FTC fines, audits, and lawsuits. In this webinar, get six practical tips dealerships can use to tighten their
- [Informativ Helps the World’s #1 Chevy Dealership Run Faster, Safer, and Cleaner](https://informativ.com/case-studies/informativ-helps-the-worlds-1-chevy-dealership-run-faster-safer-and-cleaner/) - Case Study Informativ Helps the World’s #1 Chevy Dealership Run Faster, Safer, and Cleaner Dealership Type: Franchise Auto DealershipBrand Sold: ChevroletLocation: Grapevine, Texas — serving the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area Overview At a dealership operating at Classic Chevrolet’s volume, with thousands of deals, customers from across the country, and a 63-acre campus to manage, small
- [Testimonials](https://informativ.com/testimonials/) - Testimonials See why top businesses partner with Informativ Our decades-long experience in credit reporting, automotive compliance software, fraud detection, and customer insights are trusted by thousands of businesses. “Informativ is always on our side and going to bat for us. They are trustworthy and responsive and understand the importance of those qualities in our industry.”Asbury
- [Auto Leadership Summit](https://informativ.com/events/auto-leadership-summit/) - Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance The dealership leaders who will win the next decade aren’t waiting to see what regulators do next. They’re in D.C. on June 16th and so are we. Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Location: Washington, D.C. Region: DC · Northern Virginia · Maryland Format: Exclusive One-Day Summit Where the
- [Events](https://informativ.com/events/) - Join us to learn how our credit solutions, compliance technology & fraud prevention helps dealers control costs & cut compliance risks.
- [Integrations](https://informativ.com/integrations/) - Discover how our API integrations connect your CRM, DMS, digital retail or fintech platform and streamline credit, compliance and deal workflows.
- [Classic Chevrolet Streamlines the Dealership Process with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/classic-chevrolet-dealership-process/) - The #1 Chevy dealer in the world uses Informativ to secure paperwork, reduce manual steps, and keep deals moving in one place.
- [Classic Chevrolet Improves Customer Follow-Up with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/classic-chevrolet-dealer-customer-follow-up/) - Classic Chevrolet connects driver's license scans directly to their CRM so no customer slips through the cracks after a visit.
- [Classic Chevrolet Protects the Dealership from Fraud with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/classic-chevrolet-tx-dealer-fraud-prevention/) - Fake IDs and forged pay stubs get past the naked eye. See how Classic Chevrolet uses Informativ to catch them before deals fund.
- [Summer of Love](https://informativ.com/summer-of-love/) - JOIN OUR SUMMER OF LOVE AND WIN! We’re celebrating a summer of LOVE by sharing the great work you do for your customers and community AND by finding out why you LOVE working with Informativ. Win Some Love Tell us why you LOVE working with Informativ for a chance to win lunch for your team
- [Classic Chevrolet Recommends Informativ for Dealer Safety, Compliance, and Speed](https://informativ.com/case-studies/classic-chevrolet-tx-auto-dealer-chooses-informativ/) - After trying other products, the world's #1 Chevy dealer chose Informativ for compliance, fraud prevention, speed, and ease of use.
- [Classic Chevrolet Makes the Sales Process Faster with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/classic-chevrolet-dealership-faster-sales-process/) - See how Classic Chevrolet replaced copier runs and paper with a faster digital workflow salespeople can run from their phones.
- [Classic Chevrolet Creates Cleaner Digital Deal Jackets with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/classic-chevrolet-digital-deal-jackets/) - The world's #1 Chevy dealer uses Informativ to keep every deal complete and organized digitally from sales floor to accounting
- [MTADA](https://informativ.com/mtada/) - Total Solution Fraud Prevention, Compliance, Credit Reports & Customer Insights for One Flat Rate REQUEST DEMO Licensed Vendor Come explore our solutions at Booth 4137W at NADA! Schedule Time One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions SmartPencil Payments API Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance Software
- [Fraud Detection Software](https://informativ.com/solutions/fraud-prevention/fraud-detection-software/) - Informativ's fraud detection software identified 13,000+ fake IDs and protected $620M+ in dealer exposure. Learn more.
- [Red Flags Rule](https://informativ.com/red-flags-rule/) - The Red Flags Rule requires dealers to maintain a written identity theft prevention program. Here's what it requires and how Informativ automates compliance.
- [Remote Deal Management](https://informativ.com/solutions/remote-deal-management/) - Closing deals when the customer never sets foot in the showroom raises real compliance and fraud risks. Informativ gives you the verification tools to manage remote auto deals effectively.
- [Mobile ID Verification](https://informativ.com/solutions/fraud-prevention/mobile-id-verification/) - Verify a driver's license in seconds, whether in the showroom, at the service drive, or during a remote deal. Learn more about Informativ's mobile ID verification.
- [Adverse Action Notice](https://informativ.com/adverse-action-notice/) - When you pull a hard credit report and decline or offer less favorable termsterms, you're required to send an adverse action notice under the FCRA. Learn more how Informativ automates the process.
- [Prescreen vs. Prequalify](https://informativ.com/solutions/customer-insights/prescreen-vs-prequalify/) - Prescreen and prequalify are both soft pulls, but they work differently. Learn which one to use at each stage of the deal and how Informativ powers both.
- [Soft Pull Credit](https://informativ.com/solutions/customer-insights/soft-pull-credit/) - Qualify more buyers without touching their credit score. Informativ's soft pull credit solution gives dealers a full FICO profile using only name and address.
- [Dealership Guardrails](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/dealership-guardrails/) - Fraud, fines, and lost gross hide in process gaps. See the 5 places your dealership is most at risk and how to close them for good.
- [Your Desk’s New Cheat Sheet: Built from Dealer Feedback on Faster, Cleaner Pencils](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/your-desks-new-cheat-sheet-built-from-dealer-feedback-on-faster-cleaner-pencils/) - Your Desk’s New Cheat Sheet: Built from Dealer Feedback on Faster, Cleaner Pencils Today’s dealership desk is under pressure like never before.Customers want transparency. Lenders demand accuracy. Regulators expect compliance. And your desk is expected to deliver it all—fast.This white paper distills real dealer feedback and insights gathered directly from dealerships to uncover:Where deals slow
- [Whitepapers](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/) - Free resources for dealership best practices to protect your business from ID fraud, FTC Safeguards Rules, FCRA compliance violations & more.
- [First Pencil Matters: Payment Transparency in a New Era of FTC Scrutiny](https://informativ.com/webinars/first-pencil-matters-payment-transparency-in-a-new-era-of-ftc-scrutiny/) - NADA Webinar First Pencil Matters: Payment Transparency in a New Era of FTC Scrutiny May 13, 2026 at 1:00PM ET / 10:00 AM PT Recent FTC warnings to dozens of dealerships made one thing clear: pricing transparency is no longer optional. As regulators sharpen their focus on how payments are presented and how deals are
- [Cavender Auto Family Stops Fraud in Real Time with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/cavender-auto-family-stops-fraud/) - After expanding to driver's license scanning, Cavender Auto Family caught live fraudsters on the showroom floor and stopped a vehicle theft in real time.
- [Cavender Auto Family Delivers Instant Transparency with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/cavender-auto-family-soft-pull/) - Cavender Auto Family uses Informativ's soft pull to give customers payment options and full deal clarity the moment they walk in the door.
- [How Autobahn BMW Sells More Cars with Speed and Confidence](https://informativ.com/case-studies/how-autobahn-bmw-sells-more-cars-with-speed-and-confidence/) - With full deal visibility across every check, Autobahn BMW desks deals faster and moves forward with confidence on every customer.
- [How Kunes Auto Group Stops Fraud at the First Line of Defense](https://informativ.com/case-studies/kunes-auto-group-stops-fraud/) - Kunes Auto Group faces internal, customer, and synthetic fraud. With Informativ, they detect it early and stop fraudsters live on the showroom floor.
- [Kunes Auto Group Controls Compliance](https://informativ.com/case-studies/kunes-auto-group-controls-compliance/) - With nearly 2,000 employees across multiple franchise rooftops in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, Kunes Auto Group uses Informativ to standardize compliance, eliminate redundant hard pulls, and control bureau costs.
- [How Cavender Auto Family Found a True Partner in Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/cavender-auto-family-partnership/) - Cavender Auto Family was running 3 credit pulls per customer. Informativ helped them shift to soft pulls, saving money and reducing friction at every deal.
- [Kunes Auto Group Levels Up Every Desk Manager with SmartPencil](https://informativ.com/case-studies/kunes-auto-group-predesking-tool/) - Kunes Auto Group uses SmartPencil to close desk experience gaps and surface niche lending programs across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa dealerships.
- [How Cavender Auto Family Went Paperless and Stayed Compliant](https://informativ.com/case-studies/cavender-auto-family-paperless-process/) - After years of paper processes, Cavender Auto Family went fully digital with Informativ, gaining real-time deal visibility and reducing compliance risk.
- [Autobahn BMW's Fraud Solution is Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/autobahn-bmws-fraud-solution-is-informativ/) - Case Study Autobahn BMW Back to Case Studies Autobahn BMW's Fraud Solution is Informativ Dealership Type: Franchise Auto DealershipBrands Sold: BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Land Rover, MINI, Porsche, Volvo, VolkswagenLocations: Texas — Fort Worth, Arlington Autobahn BMW Fort Worth is a family-owned, franchised BMW dealership in Fort Worth, Texas. At Autobahn BMW of Fort Worth, fraud
- [Case Study: Kunes Auto Group](https://informativ.com/case-studies/case-study-kunes-auto-group/) - Case Study Dealership Type: Family-Owned Franchise Dealer GroupBrands Sold: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, Toyota, VolvoLocations: Wisconsin — Delavan, Elkhorn, Platteville, Greenfield, Oak Creek, Stoughton, Madison, Milwaukee, Beloit, Lake GenevaIllinois — Macomb, Morrison, Mt. Carroll, Belvidere, Sterling, Sycamore, Woodstock, Antioch, East Moline, Quincy, Lake Bluff, GalesburgIowa
- [Case Study: Cavendar Auto Family](https://informativ.com/case-studies/case-study-cavendar-auto-family/) - Case Study Dealership Type: Family-Owned Franchise Dealer GroupBrands Sold: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, NissanLocations: Texas — San Antonio, Rockwall, San Marcos, Oklahoma Cavender Auto Family prevents fraud, enforces compliance and cuts costs with Informativ’s Total Solution. Cavender Auto Family is a third-generation, family-operated multi-franchise dealer group with 11 franchised dealership
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- [Kia Moritz of Alliance prevents fraud, builds customer trust, and accelerates deal speed with Informativ’s Total Solution.](https://informativ.com/case-studies/kia-moritz-of-alliance-prevents-fraud-builds-customer-trust-and-accelerates-deal-speed-with-informativs-total-solution/) - Case Study Dealership Type: Franchise Auto DealershipBrands Sold: KiaLocations: Texas — Fort Worth Kia Moritz of Alliance prevents fraud, builds customer trust, and accelerates deal speed with Informativ’s Total Solution. Kia Moritz of Alliance is a franchised Kia dealership located in Fort Worth, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area. The dealership has built a
- [Boucher Auto Group Enhances Fraud Prevention and Customer Trust with Informativ.](https://informativ.com/case-studies/boucher-auto-group-enhances-fraud-prevention-and-customer-trust-with-informativ/) - Case Study Dealership Type: Franchise Auto Dealer GroupBrands Sold: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, CDJR, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, VolkswagenLocations: Wisconsin — Waukesha, Racine, Janesville, Kenosha, Thiensville, Menomonee Falls, West Bend, West Allis, Oconomowoc, Franklin, Greenfield Boucher Auto Group Enhances Fraud Prevention and Customer Trust with Informativ. Boucher Auto Group is a franchise
- [Autobahn BMW Fort Worth Prevents Fraud and Enhances the Customer Experience with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/autobahn-bmw-fort-worth-prevents-fraud-and-enhances-the-customer-experience-with-informativ/) - Case Study Autobahn BMW Fort Worth Prevents Fraud and Enhances the Customer Experience with Informativ. Dealership Type: Franchise Auto DealershipBrands Sold: BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Land Rover, MINI, Porsche, Volvo, VolkswagenLocations: Texas — Fort Worth, Arlington Overview Autobahn BMW is a franchised BMW dealership in Fort Worth, Texas, serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area. The family-owned,
- [Contact Us](https://informativ.com/contact-us/) - Contact Informativ's 24/7 support (previously Dealer Safeguard / DSGSS and Credit Bureau Connection / CBC) for assistance or to schedule a solutions demo.
- [NFADA](https://informativ.com/nfada/) - Total Solution Fraud Prevention, Compliance, Credit Reports & Customer Insights for One Flat Rate REQUEST DEMO Associate Member of Come explore our solutions at Booth 4137W at NADA! Schedule Time One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions SmartPencil Payments API Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance
- [SDADA](https://informativ.com/sdada/) - Total Solution Fraud Prevention, Compliance, Credit Reports & Customer Insights for One Flat Rate REQUEST DEMO Partner of Come explore our solutions at Booth 4137W at NADA! Schedule Time One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions SmartPencil Payments API Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance Software
- [IADA](https://informativ.com/iada/) - Total Solution Fraud Prevention, Compliance, Credit Reports & Customer Insights for One Flat Rate REQUEST DEMO Endorsed Provider for Come explore our solutions at Booth 4137W at NADA! Schedule Time One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions SmartPencil Payments API Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance
- [NJCAR](https://informativ.com/njcar/) - Total Solution Fraud Prevention, Compliance, Credit Reports & Customer Insights for One Flat Rate REQUEST DEMO Proud Member of Come explore our solutions at Booth 4137W at NADA Schedule Time One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions SmartPencil Payments API Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance
- [NYSADA](https://informativ.com/nysada/) - Total Solution Fraud Prevention, Compliance, Credit Reports & Customer Insights for One Flat Rate REQUEST DEMO Associate Member of Come explore our solutions at Booth 4137W at NADA! Schedule Time One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions SmartPencil Payments API Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance
- [Your 2026 Credit Compliance Playbook: Fraud Prevention & Faster Funding](https://informativ.com/webinars/your-2026-credit-compliance-playbook-fraud-prevention-faster-funding/) - Webinar Your Credit Compliance Playbook: Fraud Prevention & Faster Funding AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND In this on-demand session and “playbook”, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to modernize your credit process—from fraud checks to document handling—so you can reduce risk, speed up funding, and boost customer trust.Key Takeaways:The top compliance checkpoints to build into your credit
- [Only Three Things Are Certain: Death, Taxes & Fraud](https://informativ.com/webinars/only-three-things-are-certain-death-taxes-fraud/) - Webinar Only Three Things Are Certain: Death, Taxes & Fraud WATCH ON DEMAND Death, taxes, and fraud…..some things are unavoidable.We can’t help you with the first two, but we’ve got you covered on fraud!From synthetic identities and document manipulation to internal misconduct and costly compliance gaps, today’s fraudsters are more sophisticated than ever and regulators
- [Dealers Fund Fast, Fund Safe Whitepaper](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/fund-fast-and-safe/) - Learn how to speed approvals, prevent fraud, and stay compliant even when you’re busy. Access the Funding Fast, Funding Safe whitepaper.
- [Home Improvement](https://informativ.com/about-us/industries/home-improvement/) - Power smarter financing for home improvement services. Automated credit, compliance, and fraud tools to approve more customers with less risk.
- [Funding Fast, Funding Safe: Credit Compliance in Peak Season](https://informativ.com/webinars/funding-fast-funding-safe-credit-compliance-in-peak-season/) - Learn how dealers and lenders stay compliant and fund deals during the holiday surge. Watch the webinar covering fraud spikes, automation and risk controls.
- [Top 6 Reasons Your Dealerships Is at Risk](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/top-6-reasons-your-dealerships-is-at-risk/) - Discover the top 6 risk factors putting dealerships in danger and how your team can prevent fraud, compliance slip-ups and lost profits with Informativ.
- [Credit 101: Unlocking the Power of Credit Reports & Scores for Your Business](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/credit-101-unlocking-the-power-of-credit-reports-scores-for-your-business/) - Discover how to leverage credit reports and scores to strengthen your business—improve funding options, reduce risk and gain insights into creditworthiness.
- [No More Spam Leads: Maximizing the Value of Every Sales Prospect](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/no-more-spam-leads-maximizing-the-value-of-every-sales-prospect/) - Stop wasting time on junk leads. Discover how to clean your pipeline, focus on high-intent prospects, and turn more sales opportunities into revenue.
- [Top 5 Compliance Violations Putting Your Dealership at Risk](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/compliance-violations-risk-checklist/) - Discover the top five compliance mistakes dealerships make—from unsecured customer data to missing dead-deal storage—and how to fix them before fines hit.
- [Turn Your Compliance Cowboys into Boy Scouts: Best Practices for Dealerships](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/turn-your-compliance-cowboys-into-boy-scouts-best-practices-for-dealerships/) - Access our whitepaper to learn best practices to manage compliance gaps at dealerships and stop Wild West processes to avoid costly FTC-Safeguards violations.
- [The Fraud Surge: What Dealers Need to Know.](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/the-fraud-surge-what-dealers-need-to-know/) - Auto-lending fraud jumped 98% in 2024. Learn how dealers can fight rising synthetic and identity fraud with smart tools from Informativ.
- [25 TIPS TO PREVENT FRAUD IN 2025](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/25-tips-to-prevent-fraud-in-2025/) - With the rise of fraud, protecting your dealership is more important than ever. Download our whitepaper to help keep your dealership secure.
- [Alternative Credit Playbook](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/alternative-credit-playbook/) - Discover Informativ’s Alternative Credit Playbook — how lenders can use utility, rent, and transactional data to lend smarter, reduce risk & expand access.
- [Identity Crisis: How to Outsmart Synthetic & Identify Fraud Before It Outsmarts You](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/identity-crisis-how-to-outsmart-synthetic-identify-fraud-before-it-outsmarts-you/) - Learn the strategies and tech auto dealerships use to detect synthetic identity fraud, ID theft and insider risks — before they compromise business.
- [The Power of QR Codes in 2025 - What Dealers Should Know](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/the-power-of-qr-codes-in-2025/) - When you download our infographic, you'll discover how QR codes are evolving in 2025—boosting engagement, trackability and payments—to drive leads and sales.
- [Top 9 Dealer Pitfalls from Fraud to Kicked Deals](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/top-9-dealer-pitfalls-from-fraud-to-kicked-deals/) - Top 9 Dealer Pitfalls from Fraud to Kicked Deals Is your dealership leaving money—and risk—on the table?In the past 18 months alone, dealers encountered over 13,000 fake IDs, while lawsuits for falsified credit apps have topped $20M. This white paper reveals the 9 most common (and costly) pitfalls auto dealers face today—from compliance gaps and
- [5 Shocking Ways Document Fraud Is Costing You](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/5-shocking-ways-document-fraud-is-costing-you/) - 5 Shocking Ways Document Fraud Is Costing You Auto dealers, lenders, and service businesses are under attack from document fraud. Fake pay stubs, phony insurance cards, and altered utility bills are easier than ever to create—and harder than ever to detect. Every bad deal costs you time, profit, and trust.In 2024 alone, document fraud grew
- [Dealership Madness: The Smarter Deals Tournament](https://informativ.com/whitepapers/march-madness-tournament-dealer-style/) - Fraud, compliance, profit, and speed go head to head. Download the March Madness whitepaper and see how smarter dealerships win.
- [Get a Demo](https://informativ.com/get-a-demo/) - Give us 10 minutes & we'll show you how our exclusive credit solutions, compliance technology & fraud detection will help your business save time & money.
- [FTC Warning Signals: Rethink Credit, Pricing, Compliance​](https://informativ.com/webinars/ftc-warning-signals/) - Webinar in partnership with NADA FTC Warning Signals: Rethink Credit & Compliance (previously: Get More Out of Your Credit Report) Watch on demand at your convenience If regulators looked at your deals today….would they hold up? The FTC’s recent warning letters to dealers show where scrutiny is heading.The message is clear: pricing and credit practices
- [Speed Up Deals & Protect Profit with Informativ SmartPencil](https://informativ.com/webinars/lada-speed-up-deals-protect-profit-with-informativ-smartpencil/) - LADA - Exclusive Educational Webinar Speeding Up Deals & Protecting Profit in Today's Dealerships Watch on demand at your convenience Webinar Description Louisiana dealers are being asked to do more than ever: move faster, be more transparent, protect margins, and stay compliant in an increasingly scrutinized environment.Consumer expectations continue to rise. Lenders demand accuracy and
- [Top Dealers Talk Fraud Challenges & Showroom Wins – Live from NADA 2026](https://informativ.com/webinars/top-dealers-talk-fraud-challenges-showroom-wins-live-from-nada-2026/) - Watch dealer executives from NADA 2026 discuss fraud prevention, showroom guardrails, and smarter processes that protect profits and speed up deals.
- [NADA](https://informativ.com/events/nada/) - Join Informativ at NADA to see how our credit & compliance platform drives faster, safer sales for dealerships.
- [15 Minute Compliance Quiz](https://informativ.com/webinars/15-minute-compliance-quiz/) - Take our free 15-minute on-demand webinar quiz with compliance expert David Frontiera to test your dealership’s compliance knowledge.
- [Informativ Payments – The Modern Engine Behind Real Credit-Qualified Automotive Payments On-Demand](https://informativ.com/webinars/informativ-payments-the-modern-engine-behind-real-credit-qualified-automotive-payments-on-demand/) - Webinar Informativ Payments – The Modern Engine Behind Real Credit-Qualified Automotive Payments On-Demand Webinar Description Today’s shoppers don’t want payment estimates. They want to know what they can actually afford. But most digital retail tools still rely on outdated guesses that don’t match the real deal in the showroom, creating friction and breaking trust.Informativ Payments
- [CUDL](https://informativ.com/cudl/) - Access CUDL’s credit union network directly inside Informativ. Unlock better rates, faster approvals, cleaner funding, and end-to-end compliance.
- [Nick Brignola, CFO](https://informativ.com/about-us/leadership/nick-brignola-cfo/) - Leadership Team Nick Brignola, CFO Nick Brignola Chief Financial Officer Nick Brignola is the CFO of Informativ, bringing more than 25 years of strategic finance and operational leadership across technology-enabled services. Linkedin Nick leads Informativ’s financial strategy and execution to support continued growth, innovation, and operational excellence. He has deep expertise in financial planning, accounting,
- [Kent Hensley, SVP, Operations](https://informativ.com/about-us/leadership/kent-hensley-svp-operations/) - Leadership Team Kent Hensley, SVP, Operations Kent Hensley SVP, Operations Kent Hensley is the SVP of Operations at Informativ, bringing more than 15 years of experience driving strategy and cultivating teams that consistently deliver. Linkedin At Informativ, Kent’s multi-faceted automotive industry background supports the implementation and adoption of Informativ Payments.Prior to joining Informativ, Kent served
- [Kimberly Lang, COO](https://informativ.com/about-us/leadership/kimberly-lang-coo/) - Kimberly Lang is the COO of Informativ where she leads all operational functions of the company and supports the company’s growth initiatives.
- [Leadership](https://informativ.com/about-us/leadership/) - Informativ's leadership team is dedicated to driving innovation & excellence. Under their guidance, Informativ excels in providing scalable & secure solutions.
- [Dealer’s Compliance Wish List: Build a Sales Process That Delivers in 2026](https://informativ.com/webinars/dealers-compliance-wish-list-build-a-sales-process-that-delivers-in-2026/) - Webinar Dealer’s New Year's Resolution: Build a Sales Process That Delivers in 2026 AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND JANUARY 12TH Start the new year with a compliance and fraud prevention “playbook” built for 2026. In this on-demand session, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to modernize your credit process—from fraud checks to document handling—so you can reduce
- [On-Demand Webinar: Top 5 Compliance Violations Putting Dealerships At Risk](https://informativ.com/webinars/top-5-compliance-fraud-violations-putting-your-dealership-at-risk/) - Join our free on-demand webinar to uncover the top-5 compliance and fraud violations dealers face under the FTC Safeguards Rule—and how you can avoid them.
- [Time Is Money: Speed Up Your Sales Process Now](https://informativ.com/webinars/time-is-money/) - In today’s fast-paced market, every second counts. Learn how to eliminate bottlenecks, speed deal flow and close more cars—without sacrificing compliance.
- [The Fraud Factor](https://informativ.com/webinars/the-fraud-factor/) - Join compliance experts in this on-demand webinar to expose the evolving threats of ID, synthetic and internal fraud—and get actionable strategies to safeguard your dealership.
- [Supercharge Your Website with Credit Best Practices](https://informativ.com/webinars/supercharge-your-website/) - In the webinar you'll learn how dealerships can be a credit-driven lead engine—credit-compliance best practices, soft-pull pre-quals and fraud protection.
- [Stop the Daredevils at Your Dealership](https://informativ.com/webinars/stop-the-daredevils-at-your-dealership/) - Watch the webinar with Curtis Knievel as he reveals risky showroom behaviors, ID-fraud tactics and how to build guardrails for compliance, process and profits.
- [Red Flags & Real Fixes: Dealer Strategies to Stop Fraud Fast](https://informativ.com/webinars/red-flags-real-fixes-dealer-strategies-to-stop-fraud-fast/) - Join our on-demand webinar where top dealerships share actionable strategies to identify red flags and implement effective fraud prevention—fast.
- [NADALive: How Top Dealers Crush Fraud, Speed Up Sales & Slash Costs](https://informativ.com/webinars/nadalive-how-top-dealers-crush-fraud-speed-up-sales-slash-costs/) - On stage at NADA Show 2025, top dealers reveal how they shut down fraud fast, accelerate sales processes and cut costs—watch the on-demand session now.
- [NADA Webinar- Build a Better Mousetrap: Speed Up Sales, Stop Fraud, & Eliminate Customer Friction](https://informativ.com/webinars/nada-better-mousetrap/) - Watch this on-demand webinar with NADA and Informativ to discover how dealers eliminate friction, stop fraud and accelerate sales with a smarter sales process.
- [15-Minute Fraud Fix for the Holidays & Beyond](https://informativ.com/webinars/fraud-fix/) - On this NADA hosted webinar, you'll learn how dealerships overcome compliance and fraud threats — streamlining process, enforcing policies & detecting fraud.
- [Credit Intel 2.0: Stay Smart. Stay Compliant. Stay Ahead](https://informativ.com/webinars/credit-intel-2-0-stay-smart-stay-compliant-stay-ahead/) - With Informativ's webinar, sharpen your understanding of credit reports, scoring models and compliance essentials—designed for auto dealers and lenders.
- [Buying a Car Should Be Like Boarding an Airplane](https://informativ.com/webinars/buying-a-car-should-be-like-boarding-an-airplane/) - Learn how to build a consistent, fraud-proof dealership process in this webinar because buying a car should be as reliable as boarding a plane.
- [9 Ways to Quickly Become Compliant Before the June 9th Safeguards Rule Deadline](https://informativ.com/webinars/9-ways-to-quickly-become-compliant-before-safeguards-rule-deadline/) - Join our on-demand webinar to uncover 9 key steps dealerships need to take before the FTC Safeguards Rule deadline. Learn more.
- [8 Ways Top Dealers Hit Their Sales Goals Whether Open or Closed](https://informativ.com/webinars/8-ways-top-dealers-hit-their-sales-goals-whether-open-or-closed/) - Watch our on-demand webinar to learn 8 ways dealerships attract high-intent buyers, streamline sales and stay compliant.
- [The Ultimate Compliance Checklist: Protect Your Dealership, Improve Profit & the Customer Experience](https://informativ.com/webinars/the-ultimate-compliance-checklist/) - Join our expert-led webinar to complete the ultimate compliance checklist for auto dealers—covering FTC Safeguards Rule, fraud prevention and more
- [Speed Up Deals & Protect Profit with Informativ's SmartPencil](https://informativ.com/webinars/speed-up-deals-protect-profit-with-informativ-smartpencil/) - Webinar Speed Up Deals & Protect Profit with Informativ’s SmartPencil Watch the product demo and webinar on demand Today’s desk managers are overwhelmed. The gap between A-players and everyone else is widening. Customers demand transparency. And dealers lose gross every day because payment quotes are inaccurate, slow, or not tied to real lender programs.Informativ’s SmartPencil
- [Webinars Draft](https://informativ.com/resources/webinars-draft/) - Webinars WEBINAR Available On-Demand December 8th Dealer’s Compliance Wishlist: Build a Sales Process That Delivers in 2026 It’s the season of wish-lists and resolutions—and your dealership deserves both. This year, skip the stress of fraud, fines, and compliance missteps by making your sales process bulletproof for 2026.In this on-demand webinar, we’ll help you check off
- [Sign Up](https://informativ.com/solutions/sign-up/) - Credit-qualified & Transactable Payments for Dealerships GET ON THE LIST Informativ SmartPencil turns your “B” and “C” Desk Managers into “A” players with credit-qualified and accurate lease and loan payments.Our engine leverages inventory, lender, incentive, and credit report data to calculate accurate payments and accommodate the complex rules and variations across different dealerships and states
- [Free OFAC Search](https://informativ.com/free-ofac-search/) - Ensure your dealership meets federal sanctions rules with Informativ’s free OFAC search tool—check names against the SDN list to avoid costly violations.
- [FAQ](https://informativ.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - Get answers to common questions about Informativ’s credit-reporting, dealer compliance and fraud-prevention platform—everything you need to know.
- [Fraud Calculator](https://informativ.com/fraud-calculator/) - Fraud Calculator REQUEST DEMO One platform that ensures smarter deals & safer sales for your business. Fraud Prevention Customer insights Credit Solutions Payments Credit Compliance Dealership Compliance Software Total Solution Auto dealerships lose millions to fraud. How much are you at risk? Use our free Fraud Calculator to instantly estimate how much money identity fraud
- [FTC Safeguards Rule](https://informativ.com/ftc-safeguards-rule/) - Understand how the FTC Safeguards Rule impacts auto dealerships—covering data security, vendor oversight and compliance steps to protect your business.
- [Blog](https://informativ.com/blog/) - Read our blog for top tips & best practices to help protect your business from ID fraud, FTC Safeguards Rules, FCRA compliance violations & more.
- [Free Compliance Quiz](https://informativ.com/free-compliance-quiz/) - Take our free quiz to see if your dealership meets FTC, FCRA & ID-fraud requirements—get instant insights and tips if you’re not fully compliant.
- [6 Ways to Stop Fraud This Holiday Season](https://informativ.com/webinars/6-ways-to-stop-fraud-this-holiday-season/) - Join this on-demand webinar to learn six proven strategies auto dealerships use to counter the holiday-fraud surge—fake IDs, synthetic schemes, OFAC checks and more.
- [On-Demand Webinar: 6 Tips to Cut Costs & Save Money in Your Showroom](https://informativ.com/webinars/6-ways-dealers-improve-the-sales-finance-compliance-process-for-their-team-customers/) - Discover six strategies to streamline dealership sales and finance while staying compliant with the FTC Safeguards Rule and improving customer experience.
- [5 SECRETS OF A SOFT PULL THAT WILL HELP YOU SELL MORE](https://informativ.com/webinars/5-secrets-of-a-soft-pull-that-will-help-you-sell-more/) - Discover five soft pull strategies that boost conversions, shorten the sales cycle, and build buyer trust. Learn how dealers can use soft pulls to sell more.
- [10 Compliance Mistakes Putting Your Dealership in Danger Daily](https://informativ.com/webinars/10-compliance-mistakes/) - Join the on-demand webinar where Informativ’s compliance experts reveal the top 10 mistakes dealerships make and how to fix them before they cost you.
- [100% Sure You're Compliant? Take Our Live Compliance Quiz!](https://informativ.com/webinars/100-sure-youre-compliant-take-our-live-compliance-quiz/) - Join our live quiz-style webinar from Informativ and see if your dealership is truly compliant—plus get the latest tips to avoid fines and strengthen your process.
- [Autobahn BMW Endorses Informativ’s Fraud Protection](https://informativ.com/case-studies/autobahn-bmw-endorses-informativs-fraud-protection/) - Meta Description: Informativ helps Autobahn BMW instantly spot fake IDs, speed up the sales process, and deliver a smooth, efficient experience for customers.
- [How Autobahn BMW Stays Ahead of Fraud with Informativ](https://informativ.com/case-studies/how-autobahn-bmw-stays-ahead-of-fraud-with-informativ/) - Informativ helps Autobahn BMW stop fraud, protect every deal, and move forward with confidence—giving the team peace of mind and customers a better experience.
- [Why Autobahn BMW Trusts Informativ’s Instant Fraud Technology](https://informativ.com/case-studies/why-autobahn-bmw-trusts-informativs-instant-fraud-technology/) - Autobahn BMW uses Informativ to detect fraud instantly with a quick driver’s license scan—keeping sales fast, seamless, and secure for every customer.
- [How Informativ Delivers Fast, Accurate Soft Pull Prequalifications](https://informativ.com/case-studies/how-informativ-delivers-fast-accurate-soft-pull-prequalifications/) - Informativ’s soft pull prequal gives Autobahn BMW fast, accurate data—saving time and boosting customer confidence.
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- [How Boucher Auto Group Uses Informativ to Stop Fraud Instantly](https://informativ.com/case-studies/how-boucher-auto-group-uses-informativ-to-stop-fraud-instantly/) - Boucher Auto Group uses Informativ to instantly validate suspicious IDs, stop fraud, and protect both the dealership and the community.
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- [Kia Moritz’s Paperless Process Improves the Customer Experience](https://informativ.com/case-studies/kia-moritzs-paperless-process-improves-the-customer-experience/) - Case Study Kia Moritz Back to Case Studies Kia Moritz’s Paperless Process Improves the Customer Experience “I trusted them more than other dealerships.” Lynn Crabtree, Customer of Kia Moritz, on Better Customer Experience with InformativFor Lynn Crabtree, a customer at Kia Moritz, the buying experience is everything. In today’s competitive market, a dealership’s ability to
- [IDEA Auto Group Streamlines Credit Usage and Saves Time](https://informativ.com/case-studies/idea-auto-group-streamlines-credit-usage-and-saves-time/) - Case Study IDEA Auto Group Back to Case Studies IDEA Auto Group Streamlines Credit Usage and Saves Time “ With the prequal, we’re better informed and more competitive.” Informativ Makes Your Credit Usage Smarter Rigo Guevara, the General Sales Manager at Toyota of Cedar Park—part of the IDEA Auto Group in Cedar Park, Texas—knows that
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