Black Book highlighted that its latest used-vehicle depreciation data, coupled with this year’s harsh winter, will push certain seasonal sales into April, possibly extending the tax seasons for dealers and finance companies that cater to subprime buyers. Analysts reported this ... [Read More]

Credit union vehicle buying resource GrooveCar Direct formed partnerships with four national credit unions this week. The newest additions to the service provider’s network include —Corporate America Family Credit Union of Elgin, Ill. —First Alliance Federal Credit Union based in ... [Read More]

With only about a month of data and originations in the portfolio, CarMax leaders are still waiting for more seasoning and growth to occur before making a significant evaluation of their new subprime financing initiative they launched at the beginning ... [Read More]

The performance of vehicle installment contracts improved slightly in the fourth quarter, according to results from the American Bankers Association’s Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin released today. As the economy improved and consumers conscientiously managed their finances, analysts found the composite ... [Read More]

Following emotional U.S. House committee testimony by a senior enforcement attorney at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about alleged discrimination happening within the agency, the bureau’s director said the agency has “been doing some hard thinking” about its diversity policies. ... [Read More]

CNW Research reported that March used-vehicle sales rebounded significantly versus the previous month in part to a surge of subprime buyers during the peak of tax season. Monthly used-vehicle sales surpassed 3 million units for the first time this year ... [Read More]

During a speech last week to the American Bar Association, Richard Cordray again described the rule-making process the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau uses. The director also touched on a new project labeled, “regulatory implementation.” When creating new or modifying current ... [Read More]

Allstate Credit Acceptance recently announced its plans to offer bids for near-prime and prime auto loan portfolios. Officials indicated pools that will be considered for purchase must have a minimum balance of $30 million and can run up to $200 ... [Read More]

A lawsuit filed by New York’s attorney general resulted in a shutdown of an independent dealer because a law enforcement investigation found the store misled customers and failed to pay off liens on used vehicles. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said ... [Read More]

Consumers from up and down the credit spectrum have been able to secure vehicle financing relatively easily for the past 12 months, leading a resurgence in originations and sales of both used and new vehicles. While that financing faucet is ... [Read More]