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Former NCM Associates Trainer Joins Leedom Group
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
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]
TransUnion: Latest Auto Loan Delinquency Rate Change Follows Seasonal Pattern
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — The seasonal movement TransUnion spotted several times when looking at national auto loan delinquency rates for the second and third quarters of a calendar year unfolded similarly again in 2012. Analysts determined the ratio of borrowers 60 or ... [Read More]
Turner Acceptance Expands Direct Finance Branch Network
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SKOKIE, Ill. — Turner Acceptance Corp. recently opened its fifth personal loan branch in Illinois. The new branch is located in Burbank. Andres Huertas, Turner's director of direct and merchant financing, highlighted the newest location will complement the company's other ... [Read More]
KAR to Award First Stock Dividend in Company History
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARMEL, Ind. — Along with an announcement late last week of another common stock offering, KAR Auction Services' board of directors approved the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock. The first dividend paid to stockholders ... [Read More]
VINtek Aids Lenders to Comply with Georgia’s New ELT Rules
Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHILADELPHIA — VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management, electronic lien and title (ELT) services and direct finance processing, recently announced it is assisting automotive lenders in Georgia with compliance with finalized ELT legislation. In October, the Georgia Department of ... [Read More]
CFPB Warns Credit Report Providers About Accessibility
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took aim at the three major credit reporting agencies again this week. This time, CFPB officials released a bulletin to nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies — primarily Experian, Equifax and TransUnion — ... [Read More]
As Auto Originations Climb, Equifax Introduces New Tool to Understand Customers’ Credit Capacity
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — As the company's data showed auto loan originations now are at the highest level in five years, Equifax rolled out a new solution this week geared to help finance companies and dealers gain a better understanding of their ... [Read More]
Peak Acceptance Announces Partnership with LendingTree Auto Services and CreditSmarts.com
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Peak Acceptance — which purchases retail installment contracts from dealers, maintains store relationships and manages the interface with third party servicing providers — entered into a joint agreement this week with LendingTree Auto Services and CreditSmarts.com to provide ... [Read More]
AFSA, NVLA Voice Concern About Georgia’s Tax Changes Regarding Leased Vehicles
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the American Financial Services Association and the National Vehicle Leasing Association joined forces to urge Georgia lawmakers to reconsider legal changes in regard to financing companies paying taxes when vehicles are leased. Officials used the ... [Read More]
Westlake Obtains New Credit Facility from Japanese Finance Firm
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — This week, Westlake Financial Services established a new $30 million credit facility with MG Leasing Corp., a Japanese leasing company. Officials said the credit facility collateralizes Westlake's auto finance receivables. Westlake chief operating officer Paul Kerwin noted ... [Read More]
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