First Investors Pushes Through Economic Downturn, Returns to Growth
Tuesday, Jul. 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — While net earnings were down for First Investors Financial Services for the three-month period ending April 30, the company's chief executive officer said the origination growth kicked back into gear in the third quarter and continues to ramp up. ... [Read More]
Auto Equity Loans Launches Three New Offices
Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WILMINGTON, Del. — Auto Equity Loans, a provider a short-term loans based on "clear and free" auto loan titles, announced it is opening three new offices in Wilmington, Bear and Newark, Del. "Banks have shut their doors to consumers who need ... [Read More]
NAF Association to Host Webinar to Update Industry on Consumer Protection Agency Ramifications
Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — How will the new Consumer Protection Agency impact non-prime auto financing? That's what the National Auto Finance Association is seeking answers for in its upcoming Webinar slated for 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Basically, the association will be ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Enhances Fair Lending Solution
Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced this week that its Fair Lending Wiz software now includes an ethnicity proxy functionality. Management explained the enhancement can allow financial institutions to make a determination of whether a loan applicant is Hispanic when ... [Read More]
Nicholas Financial Continues Growth Strategy
Thursday, Jul. 15, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nicholas Financial announced Wednesday that it has opened two new branch offices. The new facilities are in Morrow, Ga., and Fort Wayne, Ind. The office in Morrow is Nicholas Financial's fifth branch in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, ... [Read More]
Reynolds, COINdata Partner to Enhance Dealer F&I
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DAYTON, Ohio — Reynolds and Reynolds and COINdata recently reached an integration partnership intended to strengthen a critical part of the vehicle sale process. Executives explained the agreement means the Reynolds LAW 553 Universal Retail Installment Sale Contract now is the ... [Read More]
GrooveCar Unveils New Web Strategy to Push Auto Lending at Credit Unions
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — GrooveCar recently revamped its website with a host of added features and promotions geared to boost the potential for credit unions to capture more direct auto loan accounts on new and used vehicles. Officials from the financial intermediary emphasized ... [Read More]
Wells Fargo Dealer Services Continues Business as Usual
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Dealer Services' president told SubPrime Auto Finance News this week that the Wells Fargo Financial restructuring will have no impact on indirect dealer auto loans. Indeed, Tom Wolfe told SubPrime, "The restructuring of Wells Fargo ... [Read More]
GMAC’s North American Auto Finance Business to Become Ally
Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — This morning, Ally Financial announced it will rebrand its GMAC consumer and dealer-related auto finance operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico with the Ally name. This follows the transition of the parent company to Ally Finance Inc. in ... [Read More]
Chase Auto Finance Continues Expansion in Southeast
Thursday, Jul. 8, 2010, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GARDEN CITY N.Y. — After Chase Auto Finance unveiled new offices in the Midwest and the Northeast earlier this year, this week the company expanded its presence in the Southeast. Executives announced the opening of a full-service Custom Finance Business Center ... [Read More]
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