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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]
New AFSA Chair Takes Office
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association has officially brought in its new chair for the 2010-2011 term. Inaugurated into the position was Mary McDowell, who is president the chief executive officer of CitiFinancial North America. McDowell's installation was ... [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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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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Ford Credit Says Net Income Showed Strong Gains in 3Q
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Though revenues slipped, Ford Motor Credit Co. saw its net income jump $70 million on a year-over-year basis during the third quarter, the company said Thursday. Specifically, net income for Ford Credit was $497 million, compared with $427 million ... [Read More]
Ally Financial Begins Registered Exchange Offer
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Ally Financial recently announced the opening of an exchange offer for its outstanding 8.3 percent senior guaranteed notes that are due 2015. Company management originally issued an aggregate principal amount of $2 billion of the old notes in ... [Read More]
Fitch Gives Favorable Outlook of Hyundai Loan Receivables
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Last week, Fitch Ratings affirmed the outstanding notes of Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust 2007-A as part of its ongoing surveillance process. Fitch explained the rating reflects the quality of Hyundai Motor Finance's retail auto loan originations, the sound ... [Read More]
Capital One Shows Double-Digit Auto Loan Origination Growth
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One Financial Corp. showed more than a 61-percent year-over-year gain in auto loan originations during the third quarter. Moreover, on a sequential basis, they were up more than 38 percent. More specifically, Capital One had $2.44 billion ... [Read More]
S&P/Experian Index Shows Auto Defaults Finally Make Downward Turn
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK -—Auto loan defaults didn't decline by the same month-over-month level in September as second mortgages or bank card loans, but Standard & Poor's and Experian found that vehicle contracts did reverse their two-month-old trend. According to the most recent S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default ... [Read More]
Hotel Discount Ends Soon for NRC and CPO Conferences
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CARY, N.C. — The Auto Remarketing Forum Series recently announced that the deadline to book a room at the Manchester Grand Hyatt for the National Remarketing Conference and the CPO Forum at the discounted conference rate of $239 per night is ... [Read More]
Gateway One Now Using AppOne Platform
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced Thursday a California-based finance company has adopted the AppOne platform as a pathway to reach dealers nationwide. Management from Gateway One Lending & Finance made the decision to use AppOne, which can assist with ... [Read More]
Western Funding Goes Under New Ownership
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After pursuing Western Funding for some time, Katherine Cooper, Frederick Cooper and Phil Nick, of Harbor Structured Finance LLC, were recently able to strike a deal with Dwight Cope to purchase the company. According to Katherine Cooper, who ... [Read More]
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