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First Investors Generates Record First-Quarter Earnings
Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Sparked by strong loan origination growth, First Investors Financial Services Group's 2012 fiscal year got off to a rousing start as the company posted its best-ever quarterly net income level. The company recently revealed its net income soared ... [Read More]
S&P/Experian: Auto Loan Defaults Edge Higher
Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Contrary to the composite reading, the auto loan portion of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices ticked higher last month. Data released Tuesday by S&P Indices and Experian showed vehicle loan defaults moved up to 1.31 percent ... [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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CUDL Reveals Android Version of AutoSMART Mobile App
Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After releasing its new CUDL AutoSMART app for the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch last summer, the credit union lending services company has revealed its application is now compatible with Android mobile smart phone and devices, ... [Read More]
AFSA, Other Associations Join Effort to Keep Vicarious Liability out of Leasing & Rental Industry
Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The titleholder of a rented or leased vehicle could be back in the crosshairs of vicarious liability should a provision to the Graves Law be repealed. That's why the American Financial Services Association recently was joined by ... [Read More]
LEAP Financial Expands Management Team to Accommodate Growth
Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — LEAP Financial revealed this week it is expanding its management team to accommodate recent growth. New members of the executive team include Brian Bailey, senior vice president of strategy and originations; Gary Flowers, senior vice president of ... [Read More]
TD Bank CEO Happy with U.S. Auto Loan Application Flow, But Says Margins Hurt by Competitive Environment
Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — TD Bank's president and chief executive officer believes the company made a wise choice when completing the acquisition of Chrysler Financial earlier this year. Now doing business as TD Auto Finance, Bharat Masrani told an investors conference ... [Read More]
GM Financial Reveals New Securitization
Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — To raise more money to fund long-term receivables, General Motors Financial recently announced the pricing of a $900 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities. The securities are through lead managers J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank Securities. Co-managers ... [Read More]
Where Are the Subprime Lenders Today?
Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — By and large, SubPrime Auto Finance News is hearing that indirect auto lending and contract purchasing has loosened up a bit and money is flowing more freely as the economy and industry slowly recovers. Since auto financing ... [Read More]
TCI to Offer Wolters Kluwer Loan Documents to Lender Network
Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Web-based loan origination software company TCI will now offer Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ Bankers Systems retail contracts and lease agreements through its DecisionLender platform in an effort to simplify the lending process. As a result of this new ... [Read More]
NABD, Subprime Analytics Relocate to New Offices
Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Triggered by their industry growth, the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers and Subprime Analytics recently relocated their corporate offices. The organizations are staying in Houston, but now they can be found at: 2180 North Loop West, Suite ... [Read More]
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