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Credit Acceptance’s 3Q Income Strengthened by Stable Returns
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A continued stretch of stable returns propelled Credit Acceptance Corp. to more positive gains in consolidated and adjusted net income during the third quarter. The company revealed earlier this week that its consolidated net income totaled $42.0 million ... [Read More]
ABI: October Filings Edge Higher From Previous Month
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANRIA, Va. — American Bankruptcy Institute officials determined this week that October filings represented a slight rise from the previous month, but a decline from the year-ago period. Relying on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center, the institute reported U.S. ... [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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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
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Ally Points to Used-Vehicle Market as Growth Opportunity
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Revealing preliminary third-quarter results, Ally Financial said that for its auto finance business one of the areas it sees as a strong growth opportunity is the used-vehicle market. And the company has already been ramping up originations for ... [Read More]
Huntington Expands Into Five New England States
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Huntington announced Wednesday that it is expanding its auto dealer financing business into five additional states, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Nick Stanutz, Huntington's senior executive vice president and head of the auto finance and dealer ... [Read More]
Exeter Finance Partners with Open Dealer Exchange
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TROY, Mich. — Open Dealer Exchange announced Monday that it now has an agreement with Exeter Finance Corp. for credit application integration directly within the dealership management system. Open Dealer Exchange is designed to streamline the sales process by securely embedding financial ... [Read More]
Nicholas Financial Reports Record 2Q Earnings, Revenue
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A double-digit jump in revenue pushed Nicholas Financial to record net earnings during its most recent quarter as well as impressive gains for the first six months of its fiscal year. Company executives recently shared that their net ... [Read More]
MVTRAC Brings Santander Consumer USA into Recovery Network
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PALATINE, Ill. — This week, Santander Consumer USA joined MVTRAC's network of automotive lenders. The new relationship means as an indirect/direct lender and portfolio purchaser with more than 12,000 dealership relationships nationwide, Santander brings thousands of VINs and an ongoing daily supply ... [Read More]
CU Xpress Says It’s Seeing Record Auto Lease Pace for 3rd and 4th Quarters
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — CU Xpress Lease, a leading credit union lease provider, says it is witnessing a record-setting pace is auto leasing activity, with September up 100 percent year-over-year. The company went on to say it processed more than 1,500 lease applications for October. ... [Read More]
Huntington Posts Strong 3Q Auto Loan Gains
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In what the top executive called a "bright spot," Huntington Bancshares enjoyed healthy, double-digit gains in average automobile loans and leases when looking at both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year comparisons. When first comparing the third quarter with the second ... [Read More]
New USAA Ad Campaign Aims to Connect with Current, Former Troops
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN ANTONIO — To let current and former military members and their families know about the various services it offers — which includes auto loans and car-buying services, just to name a few — USAA said Wednesday that it is rolling out a ... [Read More]
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