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Ally, GrooveCar Arrange for Loan Payment Deferral within Sandy-Effected Region
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — As well as GrooveCar, a provider of point-of-sale credit union auto lending, Ally Financial is rolling out deferred payment assistance to customers in areas affected by Superstorm Sandy. Ally said today that it will offer ... [Read More]
ABI: October Bankruptcies Jump 16 Percent
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Bankruptcy Institute found total filings in the United States for October increased 16 percent compared to September. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, October bankruptcy filings totaled 101,278, up from the 87,522 filings registered ... [Read More]
RDN: September Recovery Volume and Orders Rise
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — The most recent RDN Monthly Analytics Update indicated September recovery volumes increased 4 percentage points from August levels. But, the September reading still settled 4 points below year-ago levels. RDN indicated September recovery orders climbed 6 ... [Read More]
Large & Small Operators Share Pain of Matching Vehicles with Loans
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Whether it's associated with a large, public dealer group or a single buy-here, pay-here lot, matching vehicles up with financing remains one of the biggest challenges managers still face nowadays. Recently, SubPrime Auto Finance News found ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance’s Q3 Loan Volume Climbs 5 Percent
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Triggered by a 5-percent uptick in loan unit volume, Credit Acceptance Corp. posted a gain in consolidated net income during the third quarter. The company determined its consolidated net income came in at $53.0 million or $2.12 ... [Read More]
GM Announces New $11 Billion Revolving Credit Facility
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — General Motors announced a new $11 billion revolving credit facility this morning, an opportunity officials said also can be tapped by GM Financial. GM said this facility consists of a $5.5 billion three-year facility and a $5.5 billion ... [Read More]
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Named to 2012 Great Place to Work List
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — For the first time in company history, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services was named by Great Place to Work as one of the best workplaces in the United States on its annual Best Small and Medium Workplaces list. ... [Read More]
Ally’s Q3 Originations Soften Slightly
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Ally Financial's North American Automotive Finance, which includes operations for the U.S. and Canada, watched both its pre-tax income and loan originations soften during the third quarter. The company reported this morning that its third-quarter pre-tax income ... [Read More]
Despite Sandy’s Impact, October Used Sales Still Manage Year-Over-Year Gain
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — As damage tallies stemming from Superstorm Sandy continue to climb, CNW Research determined the storm cost the used-vehicle industry nearly a quarter-million used sales in October. Or, put another way, $2 billion in "probable value." Nonetheless, CNW ... [Read More]
OpenRoad Lending, TrueCar Form Partnership
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas and SANTA MONICA, Calif. — OpenRoad Lending, an online direct-to-consumer auto finance company, recently partnered with TrueCar for an alliance aimed at creating a better experience for consumers and dealers. With the new program on OpenRoad ... [Read More]
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