ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute said total bankruptcy filings in the U.S. for November decreased 12 percent compared to the previous year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems. Officials tallied that November bankruptcy filings totaled 86,946, down ... [Read More]

WOODBURY, N.Y. — International AutoSource — a service provider that assists foreign expats who are moving to the United States lease or finance vehicles without a U.S. credit history — revealed a new partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management last week. ... [Read More]

HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association is looking to help leadership at small- to medium-sized auto finance companies navigate the changing regulatory landscape in light of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau coming into play. The NAF Association is ... [Read More]

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Fueled by its stranglehold on the top spot among used-vehicle lenders, Wells Fargo rose to be No. 1 in market share among all auto finance companies for the first time this year, according to Experian Automotive's Q3 ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With auto lenders, service providers and dealers being potential targets, the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau signed an agreement Thursday to strengthen coordination on fair lending enforcement and avoid duplication of their respective ... [Read More]

DALLAS — The American Recovery Association is making an open call for speakers to be included in the fifth annual North American Repossessors Summit, which is set for April 26—27. ARA and the NARS 2013 planning committee are looking for ... [Read More]

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive's Q3 State of the Automotive Finance Market Analysis showed an even higher majority of used-vehicle buyers fall into subprime credit tiers. The report released Tuesday indicated the total subprime financing market for used vehicles in ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently announced publication of an interim final rule on identity theft "red flags" that narrows the circumstances under which creditors are covered by the rule. Officials explained Congress directed the FTC along with ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of the primary architects of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly is heading for a leading role within the Senate Banking Committee. According to Bloomberg, U.S. Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren will be part of the chamber's banking ... [Read More]

SARASOTA, Fla. — Leedom and Associates recently tapped a veteran industry educator and former dealer to be a 20 group moderator, trainer and consultant. Selected for the role was Jay Prassel, according to Leedom Group chief executive officer Chris Leedom. ... [Read More]