As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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GMAC Revamps Board, Chairman Resigns
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — As part of becoming a bank holding company, GMAC Financial Services announced some changes to its board of directors, including the resignation of chairman J. Ezra Merkin. Pursuant to the Federal Reserve System's order, GMAC's Board will be ... [Read More]
How are States Faring When it Comes to Bankruptcies Awaiting Discharge?
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PHOENIX — Officials from www.OnlineBKmanager.com recently broke down the number of bankruptcies awaiting discharge in each state. "We have been monitoring the steady growth of personal BK cases," said Robert Davies, president of www.OnlineBKmanager.com. "The good news is our dealer clients ... [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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Payless Teams Up with OAG Indirect to Provide Auto Financing for Dealers
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TULSA, Okla. — OAG Indirect, one of the nation's leading auto finance companies, announced that it has agreed to partner with Payless Car Sales to provide custom retail financing services to Payless Dealers in 48 states. "An alliance with Payless Car ... [Read More]
CNW: Auto Loan Approvals Climb in December
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BANDON, Ore. — Early data from CNW Research indicates that auto loan approvals began to rebound in December after plummeting in October. "This marks the second month that auto lenders seem to have loosened the purse strings a bit," explained Art ... [Read More]
Automotive Credit Corp. of Michigan Going Strong
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Officials from Automotive Credit Corp., based in Michigan, reached out to SubPrime Auto Finance News late last week to report the company is thriving and expanding. In fact, Tony Stallworth, vice president of sales and marketing, said, "We ... [Read More]
Sekurus Launches Upgraded Version of ON TIME FLEX
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
MURRIETA, Calif. — Sekurus, the manufacturer of ON TIME, the patented starter interrupt system that ensures timely collection of customer car payments, recently announced the introduction of ON TIME FLEX XL, which is an upgraded version of its popular ON TIME FLEX ... [Read More]
AFSA Adds to Vehicle Finance Conference Speaker Lineup
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
For more information, visit www.vehiclefinanceconference.com. [Read More]
GM, Chrysler Go National with Credit Union Partnership to Drive More Sales
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LANSING and DEARBORN, Mich. — Both General Motors and Chrysler announced this week that they are going national with their "Invest in America" credit union partnership to get more customers behind the wheels of domestic vehicles. GM announced Wednesday that it ... [Read More]
NowCom Teams Up with Experian to Provide AutoCheck
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Nowcom recently announced the integration of the AutoCheck vehicle history reporting service from Experian Automotive into its Dealer Desktop auto dealer software solution. This integration allows Nowcom's independent dealers to run AutoCheck vehicle history reports on their ... [Read More]
First Advantage CREDCO Now Offers Dealers Breakdowns of Demographic, Lifestyle Info, More on Consumers
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
POWAY, Calif. — Earlier this week, First Advantage CREDCO announced it is introducing a consumer information decisioning product called Credit Advantage to help dealers. Offered exclusively from First Advantage CREDCO, Credit Advantage delivers consumer data beyond essential credit scoring indicators, providing ... [Read More]
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