It was reported by CNBC and other news outlets early Wednesday afternoon that director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Richard Cordray would be stepping down from his position by the end of the month. The news first surfaced in ... [Read More]

The company that deemed itself an alternative credit bureau now is a part of what traditionally has been one of the Big 3 credit history providers. Late on Tuesday, TransUnion announced the acquisition of Used Car Week sponsor FactorTrust, a ... [Read More]

The leadership at Recovery Industry Services Co. (RISC) heard panel discussions and networking dialogue from industry participants during Used Car Week about the importance of compliance for third-party vendors. The situation reinforced why RISC rolled out its latest offering on ... [Read More]

One of the benefits of Used Car Week is the networking that happens among auto finance service providers. Some of the fruit of that ongoing networking between two of Used Car Week’s staunchest supporters ripened on Monday. Digital Recognition Network ... [Read More]

Traffic Control, a solution for dealers retailing 50 to 150 vehicles a month, this week announced new features for improving multiple F&I-related steps to enhance deal cash flow, employee efficiency and customer satisfaction. Traffic Control CRM now features e-document technology ... [Read More]

Beyond its originations and collections activities, Wall Street observers questioned Credit Acceptance Corp. leadership about two specific operational areas when executives discussed their third-quarter results. Investment analysts wanted to know about Credit Acceptance’s strategy for adding to its sales force ... [Read More]

Millennials — those individuals born between 1980 and 1994 — currently represent 25 percent of the total buying power in the U.S., according to a recent study by TransUnion. They also control a large chunk of liquid assets, an amount that ... [Read More]

Some individuals find riding motorcycles exhilarating, especially as they gain more experience with the machines. But just like with vehicles, sometimes these individuals do not keep up with their financial responsibilities mandated in a contract, triggering a repossession. As an ... [Read More]

Coinciding with the finance company’s enhanced relationship with Carvana, Ally Financial on Wednesday announced that Dinesh Chopra has joined the company as its new chief strategy officer. In his newly created role Chopra will lead Ally’s corporate strategy team, helping ... [Read More]

The Federal Trade Commission flexed its regulatory muscle again this week. Officials said a southern California-based dealership group will pay $1.4 million to settle FTC charges that it violated a 2014 administrative order prohibiting the company from misrepresenting how much ... [Read More]