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PODCAST: Industry Elite honoree Jennifer Turnage on why accurate financial information can make or break any business
Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026, 01:05 PM
Industry Elite honoree Jennifer Turnage on why accurate financial information can make or break any business
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Jennifer Turnage, who is chief executive officer of Primeritus Financial Services. Turnage talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich about the importance ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026, 05:01 PM
Industry Elite honoree Kelly Wyatt on 25-year career with GM Financial
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Kelly Wyatt, who is chief digital officer with GM Financial. Wyatt shares a conversation with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Nick Zulovich about being ... Listen Here
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Industry Elite: Sean Morgan of Westlake Financial
Next up on in our inaugural Industry Elite: The C-Suite honoree series is a conversation with Sean Morgan, who is executive vice president of finance and operations at Westlake Financial. Morgan talks with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby ... Listen Here
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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]
ABA Delinquency Bulletin: Indirect Auto Loans Performed Better in Q4
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While bank card delinquencies fell to levels not seen since the third quarter of 1994, the American Bankers Association's latest Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin showed mixed movements in the auto finance space. ABA found that fourth quarter ... [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]
Peritus Portfolio Services Reaches Agreement with SteadyPay Payment Solutions
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Peritus Portfolio Services recently signed a multi-year agreement to offer SteadyPay Payment Solutions services to its customers who often purchase vehicles at buy-here, pay-here dealerships. Officials explained SteadyPay offers automatic bill payment via payroll deduction. Peritus' customers ... [Read More]
Industry Benchmarks Among Highlights of NABD’s National Conference
Monday, Apr. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Retail sales figures for buy-here, pay-here dealers softened a bit in 2012 compared to a year earlier, according to industry benchmarks compiled by the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers that will be shared during the organization's upcoming ... [Read More]
Ally Looking to Educate Wiser Car Buyers Through 30 Days of Financial Literacy Program
Monday, Apr. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — In celebration of Financial Literacy Month and as a way to build upon the more than 1,000 consumers who already have utilized its tutorials specifically about auto financing, Ally Financial launched its 30 Days of Financial Literacy initiative ... [Read More]
Dealertrack Technologies to Host Free Webinar About CFPB Bulletin and More
Monday, Apr. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Dealertrack Technologies is offering a free webinar where compliance counsel Randy Henrick will discuss the latest regulatory developments coming from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. The session where Henrick will offer his analysis of the CFPB's ... [Read More]
Fiserv Posts Record-Setting Transaction Volume on its Automotive Loan Origination System in 2012
Monday, Apr. 1, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv said 2012 was a record-setting year for its automotive loan origination system. Officials highlighted that more than 10.8 million loan applications and 3.7 million contracts were processed through the Fiserv's auto lending platform, marking a 31- ... [Read More]
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