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Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing
Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the ... Listen Here
SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive’s Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as ... Listen Here
The Spark Between EVs & CPO
In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and ... Listen Here
Daimler Financial Services Rebrands
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Daimler Financial Services announced this week that it officially changed its legal name. The company now will be known as Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and will continue to serve as the captive finance unit for an array of ... [Read More]
CPS’ Year-Over-Year Losses Continue in 3Q, but Company Buying More Contracts
Nick Zulovich
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]
More Than 500 Turn Out for NABD Underwriting and Collections Conference
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — More than 500 attendees from throughout the nation and Canada gathered for the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers Underwriting and Collection Conference held in Dallas. Ken Shilson, CPA and conference chairman, stressed that this was the largest underwriting ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Unveils Universal Vehicle Lease Agreements
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced this week it's now offering captive finance companies, lenders and dealerships universal closed-end vehicle lease agreements for all U.S. states. The company stated that these lease agreements can help ensure vehicle leases are in compliance with ... [Read More]
Fed: September Average New-Car Loan Interest Rate Approaches Year High
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — September's average interest rate on new-car loans at auto finance companies climbed to the second-highest point of the year, according the latest report from the Federal Reserve. Officials calculated the September average was 4.35 percent. Not since February ... [Read More]
GM Financial’s 3Q Net Income, Originations Rise
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — Along with announcing the pricing of an offering of automobile receivables-backed securities, General Motors Financial reported growth in both third quarter net income and originations. Earlier this week, executives from the company formerly known as AmeriCredit revealed that ... [Read More]
Exeter Secures Warehouse Line of Credit, Discusses Financial Strides
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — In addition to announcing a $150 million warehouse line of credit this week, Exeter Finance Corp. detailed the gains the company has recently made in its business operations. Discussing its new financing in more detail, Exeter entered into ... [Read More]
Fitch: 2009 U.S. Prime Auto ABS on Track for Lower Losses
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings predicted this week that 2009 U.S. prime auto ABS loans should post lower-than-expected losses. As a result, the firm believes lenders are positioning themselves for continued positive rating performance as the broader economy slowly improves. Through ... [Read More]
Innovative Funding Services Taps New Director of Operations
Nick Zulovich
AUSTIN, Texas — Innovative Funding Services responded to broadening expansion Tuesday by promoting one its executives to director of operations. Taking on the role at the financing company for lessors and fleet-management businesses is Robert Rohner. When IFS moved to its ... [Read More]
Ally Unveils Exchange Offer
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — On Monday, Ally Financial rolled out an exchange offer for its outstanding 8-percent Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2020. Back in March, the company had initially issued a principal amount of these old notes totaling $1.9 billion in two ... [Read More]
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