Navy Federal Credit Union Commits Billions to Used, New Car Loans
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
VIENNA, Va. — This week Navy Federal Credit Union announced it has committed significant financial support to get consumers into new or used vehicles. More specifically, the financial institution has set aside $3.5 billion for these loans, which can be used to finance ... [Read More]
BMW Introduces Special Finance Payment Program
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — In an effort to drive consumer demand, BMW has launched a special finance payment program on select models in its lineup. Basically, BMW will take care of the first two payments (up to $750 per month/$1,500 maximum) on ... [Read More]
GDN Extends Loan Transaction Services to New Market
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALAMO, Calif. — Global Debt Network has expanded its auto loan transaction solution to include services for financial institutions and dealerships that originate recreational vehicle loans. The company is currently accepting motor home and towable recreational vehicles to be placed for sale and ... [Read More]
GuidePoint Systems, Automotive Credit Corp. to Launch Collection Solution
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PONTIAC, Mich. — GuidePoint Systems, a telematics supplier, announced recently that it has been chosen by Automotive Credit Corp. to provide a customized collection solution for the company. GuidePoint plans to work with ACC to develop an enhanced collection strategy program ... [Read More]
Credit Acceptance Corp. Examines 4Q Progress, Challenges
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Despite the negative impact from a reduction in forecasted collection rates, Credit Acceptance Corp. posted improvements in both fourth-quarter and annual income. More specifically, consolidated net income for the fourth quarter was $18.6 million, compared with $12.5 million in ... [Read More]
Detroit Trading Opens Finance Lead Platform for Dealers
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — After primarily focusing on wholesale lead aggregators, Detroit Trading Co. announced the expansion of its offerings. The company has opened an auto finance lead purchasing platform for both franchised and independent dealers. Via its Detroit Trading Services arm, ... [Read More]
DBRS Predicts Prime Auto ABS Will Take Center Stage This Year
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Overall, DBRS indicated that auto asset-backed securities will likely hold up well throughout the year; however, the company does caution that it is closely watching the condition of the Detroit 3. "The auto ABS market will be the ... [Read More]
Top Auto Finance Execs to be Panelists for AFSA Webinar
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Top executives from Peak5, AmeriCredit, FirstCity and ConnectionInsights will be featured in an upcoming Webinar hosted by the American Financial Services Association called "Is Now the Time to Consider Outsourcing?" AFSA shared a bit of history about the ... [Read More]
Fed Reports Latest Auto Finance Statistics
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The average interest rate on a new-car loan at auto finance companies appears to be climbing, while maturity length is declining, according to the latest preliminary data from the Federal Reserve. More specifically, the Fed found that the ... [Read More]
Exeter Finance Corp. Expands Use of Credit Processing Solution
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
COLUMBIA, Md. — Credit Management Solutions, a leading provider of credit automation systems for all types of consumer lending, announced this week that Exeter Finance Corp. has expanded its use of the CMSI's Origenate credit processing system to support the growth ... [Read More]
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