The American Action Forum (AAF) shared analysis this week that might provide more tangible evidence to fuel opponents of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. AAF, which claims to be an independent, nonprofit organization not affiliated with or controlled by any ... [Read More]

Reynolds and Reynolds recently released the Reynolds LAW F&I Library to help dealerships in three more states. The comprehensive catalog of standardized, legally reviewed finance and insurance (F&I) documents now can be used by dealers throughout Wyoming, Hawaii and Indiana. ... [Read More]

The Blue Oval is changing who is overseeing its captive finance company. On Tuesday, Ford announced that Bernard Silverstone, the automaker’s group vice president and chairman and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Credit, has elected to retire effective Oct. ... [Read More]

As the American Financial Services Association scheduled an informational webinar with executive vice president Bill Himpler, organizers of the National Automotive Finance Association’s Consumer Credit Compliance Certification Program reminded potential participants about the upcoming deadline for discounted accommodations. In an ... [Read More]

With more than 3 million active subscribers using its GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions, Spireon recently highlighted that its SkyLink solution is enabling dealerships to streamline inventory management as well as add a new finance and insurance profit ... [Read More]

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen reiterated again on Friday that an interest-rate increase continues to be closely considered by policymakers as they watch a wide array of broad economic trends to shape their decisions. During the Fed’s annual retreat to ... [Read More]

GWC Warranty, a provider of used-vehicle service contracts and related finance and insurance products sold through dealers, recently announced the addition of Melissa Roberts as the new marketing manager. As a member of the marketing department, GWC explained Roberts will ... [Read More]

When this summer began, Fitch Ratings projected “the summer months do not figure to be as kind for the sector,” as analysts discussed future performance of subprime auto loan ABS. The latest index results Fitch released on Thursday showed the ... [Read More]

EFG Companies, together with Northwood University, launched the second annual F&I Innovator of the Year Competition this week. Held during the fall semester each year, this competition leverages the out-of-the box thinking of today’s Gen Z college students, coupled with ... [Read More]

One of the noteworthy quotes from those old Bugs Bunny cartoons that involved Marvin the Martian included the phrase, “Well, back to the old drawing board.” That phrase also summarized the sentiment the American Bankers Association, the Consumer Bankers Association and ... [Read More]