The 2025 CRIF Select User Forum, held at The Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida, brought together financial services professionals, partners, and thought leaders for three days of strategic insights, collaboration, and celebration.
Throughout the event, attendees participated in sessions that addressed the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the lending ecosystem.
Key topics included:
• Operational Efficiency in Auto Lending: Exploring automation strategies to accelerate decisioning and drive portfolio growth.
• Fraud Mitigation: Addressing the evolving threat landscape with proactive, data-driven approaches.
• Loan Pricing Optimization: Balancing risk and profitability through tailored pricing models.
• Macroeconomic Trends: Understanding how shifting market dynamics are influencing consumer behavior and credit performance.
• AI-Driven Lending Transformation: Leveraging artificial intelligence to move from transactional to relationship-based lending.
• EV Financing & Sustainability: Preparing for the future of mobility with innovative lending strategies.
• Leasing & Refinance Programs: Unlocking new growth opportunities through competitive, member-focused offerings.
• Indirect Lending Collaboration: Strengthening partnerships between lenders and dealers to enhance performance.
• Performance-Based Incentives: Driving engagement and loyalty through strategic rewards programs.
These sessions fostered meaningful dialogue and equipped attendees with actionable insights to take back to their organizations.
In addition to the seminars, the Forum featured two signature evening events. The Havana Nights welcome party offered a relaxed, tropical setting for attendees to connect, while the Captain CRIF Cruise provided a memorable evening on the water, complete with live entertainment and the annual CRIF Select Awards Ceremony, recognizing excellence and innovation across our community.
