NEW YORK — Thanks in large part to unprecedented seasonal strength in the used-vehicle market, Fitch Ratings reported that both prime and subprime auto loan asset-backed securities showed delinquency improvements in October. Another factor helping to push the drops in delinquencies ... [Read More]

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — In addition to announcing a new credit facility, America's Car-Mart revealed this week that second quarter net income, revenue and retail sales climbed thanks in large part to its customer base growing above 49,000 in the second quarter. ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since so much policy associated with financial reform has yet to be spelled out by federal regulators, the American Bankers Association recently launched a new online resource aimed at keeping members up to date. The association explained the ... [Read More]

BANDON, Ore. — Subprime new-loan approvals have now shown four months of increases, according to CNW Research. For October, 7.6 percent of subprime loan applications were approved, up from 6.9 percent in September and 5.7 percent in October 2009. "While still ... [Read More]

DETROIT — Ally Financial announced Tuesday that it is offering a national program for wholesale financing for RV dealer inventory, enhancing its preferred provider relationship with Thor Industries. Thor has about 1,200 dealers selling such brands as Airstream, Breckenridge, CrossRoads, Dutchmen, ... [Read More]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AFS Acceptance said recently that its line of credit with its senior lender has been renewed and bolstered. Additionally, the company said its dealer financing programs have been upgraded. Official said the new line of credit was ... [Read More]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — On Wednesday, Infiniti announced the return of its Limited Engagement Winter Event, which features special leasing and financing offers. Infiniti is saying this event offers its best deals of the year. The campaign is supported by a new ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leading executives with four auto finance companies will come together during the American Financial Services Association's 15th Annual Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition early next year for a panel discussion that will delve into how these leaders and ... [Read More]

DALLAS — The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.8 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of the year, reported Comerica Bank this week. The average cost of buying and financing a new car declined ... [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — A significant drop in third-quarter total operating expenses wasn't enough to offset a sharp decline in revenue, sending Consumer Portfolio Services to another pretax and net loss. The company indicated this week its pretax loss for the third ... [Read More]