Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Scot Seagrave, chief executive of subprime auto lender FinBe, will join a discussion on subprime lending and alternative data during Auto Finance Summit East 2025, taking place May 12-14 at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tenn.  

View the full event agenda here.  

Seagrave joined the company in November 2023 after more than two decades in similar roles in the auto finance industry. Most recently, he served as CEO at Credito Real USA Finance before it relaunched as FinBe after being acquired by Mexico-based company Bepensa two years ago.   

The session will be moderated by industry veteran and consultant Bruce Newmark, who has almost 50 years of experience in the automotive sector. The discussion will kick off at 4:15 p.m. CT and will cover: 

• Automating income validation to enhance originations; 

• Using alternative data to predict risk more accurately in underwriting ; and  

• Navigating higher costs of car ownership amid impending tariffs and the impact on credit performance. 

Auto Finance Summit East 2025 provides a unique backdrop for attendees to network during workshops, receptions and roundtable discussions. Industry leaders will also dive into pertinent industry trends across auto tariffs and pricing, compliance, digital strategies  and auto refinancing.  

Learn more about Auto Finance Summit East 2025 and register here.