SAN DIEGO — LEAP Auto Loans, an auto leasing company serving consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit, named a new director of business development for the consumer channel this week. Tapped for role is Kyle Kolsky, who is being charged with ... [Read More]

FORT WORTH, Texas — In a special interview with Chase Custom Finance executive Bill Jensen, SubPrime Auto Finance News learned that his company actually grew market share during the downturn while other lenders were pulling back. "Throughout the financial crisis, Chase ... [Read More]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — ProconGPS, a mobile resource management solutions company, recently announced it has bought the patents governing repossessions in the vehicle finance industry from CalAmp Corp. The intellectual property covers methods and systems that utilize GPS technology, cellular networks ... [Read More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Sunwest Bank funded $4.5 million in credit lines for subprime auto finance companies in June,  its senior vice president of commercial lending reported to SubPrime Auto Finance News. "We funded one for $2 million and another for $2.5 ... [Read More]

HOUSTON — With new origination volume soaring, First Investors Financial Services Group finished its 2011 fiscal year on a record-setting note, watching net income climb to the highest point in company history. Officials recently calculated their net earnings came in ... [Read More]

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Whether it's a well-established buy-here, pay-here dealership or a franchise lot looking to venture into the BHPH market, NCM Associates is planning a free Webinar to benefit all managers and salespeople. The upcoming 60-minute session with ... [Read More]

SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services recently announced it has established a $150 million funding facility with Wells Fargo Securities.  The company noted that the new arrangement is similar to a secured revolving line of credit and also “provides ... [Read More]

WESTERVILLE, Ohio — NAC, which orchestrates sales and administration of vehicle service contract products and services, recently launched ExpressLane 2.0 — the company's next generation online dealer contracting system. Officials explained ExpressLane was designed to address the efficiency gaps and ... [Read More]

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — GWC Warranty Corp. and Southern Auto Finance Co. formed a vehicle service contract strategic alliance this week. The companies indicated the alliance means SAFCo now offers through its dealers the GWC vehicle service contract and GAP program. ... [Read More]

McLEAN, Va. — In revealing company-wide financials Wednesday, Capital One reported on a few key trends in its auto finance division. For the second quarter, period-end automobile loans held for investment accounted for $19.22 billion, compared to $18.34 billion in the ... [Read More]