Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rolled out what the agency described as an updated and improved version of its eRegulations tool, including a new, electronic, user-friendly version of the Truth in Lending Rule — the flagship federal regulation ... [Read More]

EFG Companies this week launched Power x2, a powertrain protection vehicle service contract that can double the benefit of the manufacturer’s powertrain warranty. Officials highlighted the new contract can deliver a vital dealer tool, proven by independent research, indicating that ... [Read More]

Another former Nicholas Financial executive joined the management team at Metrolina Credit Co., a specialty finance operation offering indirect auto financing solutions in the subprime credit space as well as consumer and personal loans direct to the public.  Coming on ... [Read More]

Indirect auto finance company Flagship Credit Acceptance recently completed an asset-backed securitization of $222 million of notes issued in four tranches and assigned ratings by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services and Kroll Bond Rating Agency. The development marked the company’s ... [Read More]

Along with a perceived lack of transparency at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, rumblings about how many closed-door sessions are conducted by another regulatory body established by the Dodd-Frank Act now are percolating on Capitol Hill. Rep. Scott Garrett, member ... [Read More]

Despite growing supply challenges, the newest white paper from Black Book Lender Solutions highlighted how profitable portfolio growth opportunities remain in place for auto lenders. The white paper titled, “Finding Portfolio Growth Amidst Changing Supply Levels,” also reinforced three other ... [Read More]

The American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers recently recognized Hudson Cook partner Anne Fortney with the prestigious Sen. William Proxmire Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given periodically to a person who has made significant contributions in the field ... [Read More]

Pelican Auto Finance is using what executives describe as a “crawl-walk-run approach” to growth in the deep subprime auto financing world. And they want to start running to the point where the company’s portfolio ranks among the top five institutions ... [Read More]

GrooveCar, a national vehicle-buying resource for credit unions, recently indicated that GrooveCar’s AppTrac System will now connect to the Dealertrack Credit Application Network. According to GrooveCar, the Dealertrack Network will also be an integral part of GrooveCar’s future nationwide expansion ... [Read More]

Equifax recently signed an agreement with the National Independent Automotive Dealers Association to be a National Member Benefit Partner. Through this relationship, Equifax will provide NIADA-member dealers access to the next generation of tools and information to help them deliver ... [Read More]