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Motozuma Expands Down Payment Savings Match to Used Cars
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Potential used-car buyers can now get a little help with their down payment, thanks to a new program announced recently by social-savings website Motozuma. By setting up a free Motozuma account to save for a down payment, ... [Read More]
Execs from Exeter Finance and American Honda Finance Elected to AFSA Leadership Roles
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association recently announced two experienced, well-known executives were elected to join its board of directors. The new board members are Mark Floyd, vice chairman and chief executive officer of Exeter Finance Corp.; and ... [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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MarkOne Holdings Unveils Expansion into Western US
Friday, Sep. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Along with bolstering its executive team, MarkOne Holdings, a national automotive finance holding company already operating through regional subsidiaries serving the East Coast and the Midwest, broadened its scope this week so it can conduct lending operations ... [Read More]
CFPB Study Stresses Credit Scores Used by Consumers and Lenders Can Differ
Friday, Sep. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ST. LOUIS and WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the agency's new Consumer Advisory Board met for the first time, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau declared its latest study shows discrepancies between the credit scores sold to creditors, lenders and finance companies ... [Read More]
AutoUSA Offers Dealers Free White Paper Covering Pre-Qualified Payment Options & Marketing
Friday, Sep. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Offering its take on what is most important to consumers in the car-buying process, AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions revealed Monday the availability of a free white paper for dealers. The report, titled, "Pre-Qualified Payment Marketing: Converting ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance Completes $252.0 Million Asset-Backed Financing
Friday, Sep. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently completed a $252.0 million asset-backed non-recourse secured financing. Pursuant to this transaction, the company said it contributed loans having a net book value of approximately $315.1 million to a wholly-owned special purpose entity ... [Read More]
First Investors to Merge with Private Equity Firm
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 HOUSTON — Coming off of record-setting performances in the subprime auto lending space during its last two fiscal years, First Investors Financial Services Group announced this morning that it has entered ... [Read More]
Latest FICO Research Examines Impact of Student Loan Debt
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — With student loan debt climbing by significant rates, are potential buyers who arrive in the showroom with high education repayment obligations going to have problems getting a vehicle loan? FICO examined the issue because officials said more lenders ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Bolsters Franchising Team
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
INDIANAPOLIS — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain J.D. Byrider recently announced a promotion and the addition of three new team members to support the company's franchise growth and development. Promoted to the position of director of franchise development is Jack Humbert, ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Survey Measures Dealers’ Increase in Charitable Giving
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — A recent survey by Ally Financial showed dealers continued to be a "pillar of strength" in their communities, particularly when it comes to charitable giving. Survey data indicated nearly two-thirds of U.S. dealers increased their charitable contributions this ... [Read More]
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