WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Richard Cordray recently reiterated a head-turning fact: currently 30 million Americans are subject to some form of third-party debt collectors. And how these collectors, as well as repo agents and recovery departments, ... [Read More]

SAN FRANCISCO — Wells Fargo & Co. recently tabulated that it invested $213.5 million in 19,000 nonprofits last year, giving more than $200 million for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, Wells Fargo said its team members increased their donations, ... [Read More]

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — DealerTrack recently revealed the lineup for several educational Webinars to be held this month. These DealerTrack University Webinars focus on best practices in the areas of mobile, leasing and compliance, the company noted. The free Webinars ... [Read More]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In an effort to support its dealers partners and drive more auto loans, Huntington Bank announced it will be the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Columbus Auto Show being held March 15–18 at the Greater Columbus Convention ... [Read More]

CHICAGO — Renovo Services recently recapped how the company successfully implemented its business continuity plan as severe storms ripped through the Midwest and Southeast on March 4. Renovo chief operating officer Wes Goebel emphasized, "The recent storms in the southeastern United ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Association of Dealer Counsel recently revealed the location for its 2012 Annual Member Conference. The spring event is scheduled for April 29–May 1 and will be held at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey ... [Read More]

CLINTON, Miss. — With wholesale vehicle prices continuing to be strong and financial institutions ramping up recovery efforts to leverage this condition, Phil Hanks believes he and the rest of the team at Primeritus Financial Services are “catching the industry ... [Read More]

OAK LAWN, Ill. — Chicago-area residents with less-than-perfect credit will now have another option for purchasing used cars. Buy-here, pay-here dealership group J.D. Byrider announced it is opening a new dealership in the Oak Lawn area at 9121 Cicero Ave. ... [Read More]

HOUSTON — At this time of the year, buy-here, pay-here dealers are very busy selling vehicles to customers during the tax refund season. However, they often face the dilemma of selling vehicles to customers who have large down payments (from the tax ... [Read More]

MIDVALE, Utah — Change Sciences Group recently recognized Ally Bank as a leader in financial services companies using social media. The accolade listed Ally first among 22 companies in a program that rated each organization's approach to the social media ... [Read More]