As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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RISC Offers Important Repossession Training and Compliance Materials for BHPH Operators
Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OCALA, Fla. — In keeping with its goal of providing professional certification and compliance training documents to the collateral recovery and lending industries, Recovery Industry Service Co., has been working with the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers to provide ... [Read More]
3 More California Credit Unions Join cuautocoupon Network
Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Officials from cuautocoupon — a company aimed at driving organic auto loan growth for credit unions while fostering stronger relationships with dealerships — recently announced the signing of three new California credit unions. The company's growing network ... [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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Apps Now Available for SubPrime’s Digital Magazine
Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — SubPrime Auto Finance News not only has a digital magazine, the publication now has apps so you can download, read and share the new offering more easily. The apps are available to use on your iPhone, iPad, ... [Read More]
Webb: Used Retail Sales to Establish All-Time High by 2015
Monday, Apr. 8, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim economist Tom Webb said it's "quite easy and quite logical to assume" that used-vehicle retail sales will hit an all-time high before 2015. Webb backed up his projection by highlighting how used-vehicle retail sales during the first ... [Read More]
Despite Great Used Sales Month, Survey Shows Saving Is a Top Plan for Tax Refunds
Friday, Apr. 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN ANTONIO and BANDON, Ore. — While CNW Research found the used-vehicle industry produced its best March sales performance since 2002, a USAA survey showed the majority of younger potential car buyers might not be spending their tax refund at ... [Read More]
Car-Mart and CarHop Ramp up Tax Season Efforts with More Locations
Friday, Apr. 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BENTONVILLE, Ark., and EDINA, Minn. — With tax season in full swing, buy-here, pay-here dealership chains America's Car-Mart and CarHop added more locations. In fact, Car-Mart opened two lots — one in Florence, Ala., and the other in Kirksville, Mo. ... [Read More]
Mini Launches eContracting at NJ Dealership
Friday, Apr. 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — A New Jersey dealership is the first store to start the nationwide launch of eContracting by Mini Financial Services, a division of BMW Group Financial Services. The captive is launching the solution at Prestige Mini in ... [Read More]
ABI: Q1 Bankruptcies Drop 16 Percent Year-Over-Year
Friday, Apr. 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute said total bankruptcy filings in the United States decreased 16 percent year-over-year during the first quarter. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, bankruptcy filings totaled 263,516 in the first quarter, down from ... [Read More]
GM Financial Finalizes Purchase of Most International Units from Ally Financial
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT and FORT WORTH, Texas — General Motors Financial announced this week that it has completed the acquisition of equity interests in the top-level holding companies that comprise substantially all of Ally Financial's auto finance and financial services business in ... [Read More]
CarFinance Capital Renews and Increases Credit Facility to $300 Million
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVINE, Calif. — CarFinance Capital renewed and increased its warehouse credit facility this week from $200 to $300 million. Officials highlighted the increased credit line — which is being provided by Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse — further bolsters the ... [Read More]
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