As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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National Creditors Connection Adds 3 New National Account Managers
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — National Creditors Connection Inc. recently added three new national account managers to bolster the company's operations in the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast regions of the nation. Katie Thibodeau, Ariel Lane and Keith Rowe will work to bring ... [Read More]
Auto Financial Group Launches Good News Campaign
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — There is finally some good news for dealerships and credit unions thanks to a new Auto Financial Group product that allows the companies to offer customers a new financing option which insures vehicle residual values. Auto Financial Group, an online ... [Read More]
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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Fitch Posts Negative Outlook for Auto Finance Industry; Looks at Specific Lenders
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — In its latest market analysis, Fitch Ratings shared its take on what 2009 will likely bring for auto finance metrics. Getting even more specific, Fitch took a close look at how some captive and non-companies are performing to ... [Read More]
CarBiz Gains New Credit Facility
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — CarBiz announced this week that it has successfully restructured its debt with a credit facility from Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana. DSC (of Indiana) purchased CarBiz's prior credit facility from SWC Services LLC, which is in bankruptcy in ... [Read More]
DealerTrack to Host Red Flags Webinar, Reports 4Q Results
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — In addition to reporting fourth quarter and full-year results, DealerTrack announced it is hosting a Webinar this Thursday to help lenders prepare for Red Flags regulations. Featured during this Webinar will be Randy Henrick, associate general counsel ... [Read More]
GMAC Dispels Rumors about Headquarter Move
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Late Friday, GMAC Financial issued a statement about its headquarters location indicating that it has no plans to change its current home base. More specifically, the company said, "During the first decade of our 90-year history, GMAC was ... [Read More]
Wolters Kluwer Adds New Feature to Help Lenders Track Legislation
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced that its CompliSource solution now includes new functionality to help finance companies and other lenders track pending legislation affecting the financial industry. More specifically, the new program has been added to CompliSource. CompliSource previously ... [Read More]
Prestige Financial Offers Dealers Help to Overcome Market Troubles
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — In the face of current market challenges, Prestige Financial said it has taken several bold steps to help its partner dealerships increase sales and profitability in the growing niche of pre-discharge bankruptcy financing. According to officials, a ... [Read More]
CNW: Banks are Opening Lending to Consumers with TARP Funds
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Financial Institutions apparently are responding to public and congressional pressure to improve loan approvals, including auto loans, according to the latest analysis from CNW Research. While Congress did not offer much oversight when releasing TARP funds, the group ... [Read More]
Fiserv Expands Indirect Loan Capabilities
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Fiserv announced this week that its loan servicing platform can now manage indirect and other third-party loans. This expansion is designed to broaden the full-spectrum of loans to be processed and can provide online, real-time back-office transactions for ... [Read More]
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