Connecting auto finance, risk management & interest rates ahead of Fed’s last policy meeting of year
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 10:23 AM
COMMENTARY: A dealer's 2026 strategy guide for F&I in the new age of affordability
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, 09:55 AM
Growing volume of paper booked in Q3 has terms stretching toward 2033
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 10:58 AM
Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries
Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries. Now available through this episode of ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:42 PM
Four experts on automotive & the economy
Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most. This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox ... Listen Here
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 04:39 PM
Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust – Navigating Today’s Affordability Challenges
Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to ... Listen Here
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 03:15 PM
FinCo’s Buy-Here, Pay-There Program Now in 30 States
Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MARBLEHEAD, Mass. — FinCo Management's BuyHere-PayTHERE program has now rolled out to 30 states, including Florida, Texas and California. Officials said BHPT is a complete system which allows auto and powersports dealers and dealer groups to approve and finance their ... [Read More]
MILES Site Gets New Look
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dealers' Financial Services announced it recently revamped its MILES site to improve functionality for dealerships and active duty military customers. The site, www.usmiles.com, is now updated to help take the MILES Program "to the next level" with upgraded ... [Read More]
Toyota Rolls Out Special Lease Rates to Further Entice CARS Customers
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TORRANCE, Calif. — To better entice customers into dealerships and complement the recently launched CARS program, Toyota announced that consumers can obtain special lease options on vehicles that qualify for the CARS program. Regionally, consumers can apply their CARS rebates toward ... [Read More]
Capital One Auto Finance Grows 2Q Net Income, Further Reduces Originations
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — Capital One Auto Finance has continued to reduce originations as the company responds to the turbulent economic environment. On the positive side, the business unit bolstered its net income from continuing operations. Originations came in at $1.342 billion ... [Read More]
Fed Launches New Survey to See How Recession Impacted Households
Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve Board announced Monday that it will soon begin a statistical study of household finances to update data collected at the outset of the economic downturn that began in late 2007. The 2009 Survey of Consumer ... [Read More]
Ford Credit Back in the Black But Expects Second Half to Show Less Strength
Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — In a positive turn of events, Ford Credit announced today that it has posted net income of $413 million for the second quarter, a significant improvement of $1.8 billion from a net loss of $1.4 billion last year. ... [Read More]
Infiniti Launches Special Summer Financing/Lease Rates
Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Infiniti announced this week that it is now it is running special leasing and financing terms through Aug. 31. The automaker is offering zero percent financing on select 2009 models. Additionally, special lease rates are also available. For example, a lease on the 2009 ... [Read More]
Prestige Financial Names Executive VP of Ops
Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services recently named an executive vice president of operations. Promoted to this position is Rich Hyde. In this role, Hyde will oversee loan servicing, operations policy and client special situations for the Salt Lake City-based ... [Read More]
XpressCredit’s Web Site Gets a Makeover
Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — XpressCredit announced the introduction of a redesigned Web site with a more streamlined navigation flow and more comprehensive information on the company's product offerings. In addition to an entirely new look, some features of the new site, which ... [Read More]
Wells Fargo Provides $20 Million Revolving Credit to Tower Loan
Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wells Fargo Preferred Capital, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co, announced it has recently added $20 million to Tower Loan of Mississippi and its affiliated consumer lending companies' existing credit facility, bringing the total facility to ... [Read More]
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