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Lease Customer Credit Approvals Continue Slight Decline, Still Considered Healthy
Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CINCINNATI — Swapalease.com recently learned the latest year-to-date credit approval average came in slightly lower in September than in August. Site officials said September's reading settled at 72.7 percent, down slightly from a 74.5-percent approvals rate year-to-date in August. The ... [Read More]
GM Financial Grows Originations & Earnings in Q3
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — As the company grew consumer loan originations by $1 billion year-over-year, General Motors Financial posted a $38 million rise in earnings during the third quarter, according to its latest financial statement released this morning. The company ... [Read More]
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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Leveraging LPR Technology for Loan Underwriting, Not Just Repossessions and Recoveries
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — Digital Recognition Network indicated that its license-plate recognition solution determined that more than 55 percent of the assets the company finds are more than 100 miles away from where previous documentation said the vehicle should have been. ... [Read More]
Legal Expert Praises CFPB Website Efficiency
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Politicians and consumers are voicing their displeasure about all of the trouble with the federal website for the health insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act, better known in today's headlines as Obamacare. But one legal ... [Read More]
CFPB Impact? Not Too Much Yet, for Some Retailers
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — There is no denying the sweeping changes throughout all the tentacles of the auto industry stemming from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's auto finance-targeted actions. But there are at least some public dealer group that say they ... [Read More]
Bill Jensen Selected as Inaugural Auto Finance Executive of the Year
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — This morning, SubPrime Auto Finance News and Auto Remarketing announced the last of a total of four honors to be handed out during Used Car Week, highlighting the inaugural winner of the Auto Finance Executive of the ... [Read More]
Lithia Explains Why Its Q3 Subprime Penetration Lagged National Level
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MEDFORD, Ore. — Lithia Motors attempted to explain why its origination level of financing to subprime customers fell below what company executives cited as the national penetration reading for the third quarter. During its quarterly conference call last week, Lithia ... [Read More]
Fitch Describes September US Auto ABS as Resilient
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings indicated performance of U.S. auto ABS continues to exceed expectations even in a time of the year when performance is weakest. Analysts determined annualized net losses were flat for prime auto loan ABS in September. ... [Read More]
SAS Survey: Bank Leaders Still Wary of Online Attacks
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — Sponsored by business analytics company SAS, a recent study of 250 executives from retail and commercial banks showed evolving security threats, technology limitations and simple lack of awareness make cyberrisk a daunting hurdle for today's institutions. The ... [Read More]
AFSA Gives 3 Distinguished Service Awards During Annual Meeting
Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along with installing its new chair, American Financial Services Association honored three executives during its annual meeting this week. Given AFSA's Distinguished Service Award in recognition of their significant contributions to AFSA and the consumer finance industry ... [Read More]
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