WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve reported that interest rates for new-vehicle loans at commercial banks dropped to the lowest point compared to data that goes back to 2007. The rate for these 48-month contracts dropped to 4.13 percent in ... [Read More]

DALLAS — Santander Consumer USA is going public. According to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week, Santander Consumer USA intends to use the net proceeds received through the $50 million initial public offering for general corporate ... [Read More]

NEW YORK — The newest report from Moody's Investors Service detailed the three factors that could lead to higher credit losses for subprime auto lending. Analysts mentioned risk factors such as weakening loan credit, stiff competition among originators and readily ... [Read More]

ONTARIO, Calif. — CUDL, administrators of one of the largest lending service networks for credit unions in the United States, recently announced that its lending network expanded to  include a new milestone. The network now includes 10,000 dealers. The company ... [Read More]

McLEAN, Va. — Ever since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its fair lending guidance to indirect auto lenders on March 21, dealers and lenders have questioned the basis for the guidance — and now Washington lawmakers are, as well. ... [Read More]

NEW YORK — As subprime auto ABS metrics softened a bit, Fitch Ratings noticed net loss levels for U.S. prime auto ABS dropped for the fourth straight month. Analysts said that continued low delinquencies are signaling firm footing for overall ... [Read More]

PHILADELPHIA — VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management, electronic lien and title (ELT) services and direct finance processing for automotive lenders, reached a new customer milestone. The company recently signed its 3,000th ELT client. VINtek explained ELT replaces a ... [Read More]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After a year of multiple acquisitions, restructuring and rebranding, Primeritus Financial Services celebrated the company's 500,000th repossession assignment this week. Primeritus Financial Services chief executive officer Chuck Tapp reflected on the accomplishment and shared when he hopes ... [Read More]

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar is gearing up for its 14th annual summer sale aimed at helping dealerships move more metal through financing underwritten by some of Long Island's largest credit unions. During this exclusive 10-day event that runs from July ... [Read More]

ARLINGTON, Texas — SFG Finance, a purchaser of paper from buy-here, pay-here dealers, franchised stores, finance companies, banks and credit unions, recently added three industry veterans to its team. In light of enjoying significant year-over-year increases in volume, SFG Finance ... [Read More]