ARLINGTON, Texas — Southside Financial Group revealed Monday the launch of a program to purchase near-prime and subprime auto loan portfolios from franchised and independent dealers throughout the country. The program — launched in an effort to help dealers achieve greater liquidity ... [Read More]

WAYZATA, Minn. — TFC Financial Corp. recently announced its subsidiary — TFC National Bank — has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gateway One Lending & Finance, LLC. Headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., Gateway One is a privately held lending company ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve still hasn't restarted its monthly look at trends associated with new-vehicle loans generated by finance companies, but officials did offer August data about contracts from commercial banks. The Fed determined the average interest rate ... [Read More]

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For a subprime dealer, going to auction can be particularly challenging. Not only does he need to meet his inventory needs, but the vehicles he buys also must fall within specific lender requirements. For instance, Shawn Foster, president ... [Read More]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Wednesday, Huntington announced it is expanding its auto dealer financing business into two new states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota. Huntington will begin processing applications through dealers by Oct. 24. The company expects to provide financing solutions to ... [Read More]

MINNETONKA, Minn. — Buy-here, pay-here dealership chain CarHop announced Wednesday it has hired a new vice president of sales and operations. Tapped for the position is Mike Anderson, who will lead the sales and store operations for all CarHop locations. ... [Read More]

PHILADELPHIA — VINTek announced today that it has signed on its 2,500th lender for its VintekTIME collateral management technology. The program, which provides lenders with an automated virtual title department, also integrates with the company’s direct-to-consumer loan servicing platform that ... [Read More]

DALLAS — Geared as the next step beyond just getting shoppers to dealers, Vehix recently selected RoadLoans.com as its preferred lender. Now potential buyers can apply for vehicle financing through RoadLoans.com as part of their shopping experience. Consumers shopping at ... [Read More]

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Credit Acceptance Corp. recently announced the completion of a $200.5 million asset-backed non-recourse secured financing deal. Per this transaction, the company contributed loans having a net book value of approximately $250.8 million to a wholly-owned special purpose ... [Read More]

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express, a provider of Web-based financial services and technology for independent dealerships, recently partnered with Preferred Automobile Credit Co., a growing indirect subprime auto finance company. In explaining why Finance Express broadened its lender ... [Read More]