MyAutoloan Launches Private Label Financing Platform, More
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
IRVING, Texas — In addition to other announcements, myAutoloan.com, an online auto-financing marketplace, said it has launched a private label financing platform called Powered By myAutoloan.com. The company also recently announced it teamed up with Thrifty Car Sales and sponsored a Front ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider Honors Dealers
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The owners of 14 J.D. Byrider franchises were recently recognized by the company for being top performers. The President's Awards were given out to the dealers during Byrider's annual conference in November. The awards recognize the top 10 ... [Read More]
Compli Introduces Updated Compliance Management System
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli announced it has launched a new version of its compliance management system, which is designed to help dealers stay on top of industry requirements. The Compli Dealership Compliance Management System controls, tracks and automates regulatory compliance operations ... [Read More]
Finance Express Adds New Lender to Platform
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express, which provides Web-based financial services and technology to independent dealers, announced that Universal Special Auto Finance has joined its platform. "The strength of Universal Special Auto Finance rests on the strength of our business ... [Read More]
GM Dealers with Non-Branded Stores to Benefit from GMAC’s Independence
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DETROIT — Now that GMAC is no longer linked exclusively to General Motors, it plans to grow its portfolio, moving from defense to offense. While plans are not set in stone, one opportunity the company plans to pursue is expanding ... [Read More]
AmeriCredit to Acquire Near-Prime Indirect Lender
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FORT WORTH, Texas — As a part of AmeriCredit's growth plan, it announced its subsidiary, AmeriCredit Financial Services, is in the process of purchasing Long Beach Acceptance Corp., the near-prime auto finance subsidiary of ACC Capital Holdings. AmeriCredit Financial Services said ... [Read More]
Van Wagenen Financial Services Partners with Lee & Mason
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
Eden Prairie, Minn. — Van Wagenen Financial Services has teamed up with Lee & Mason of Maryland to provide insurance and tracking services to financial institutions. As a part of this partnership, both companies' sales forces will be combined into a ... [Read More]
Banking Department to Participate in PIADA Education Sessions
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Independent dealers in the Keystone State will now have the opportunity to meet and discuss examination and licensing issues with the Commonweath Department of Banking staff at education sessions hosted by the Pennsylvania Independent Auto Dealers Association. "We ... [Read More]
Groups Offer Insights into Pending Federal Identity Theft Regulations
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
PORTLAND, Ore. — Compli, the National Independent Auto Dealers Association and the American Financial Services Association recently offered input on the proposed Red Flag Rules to educate dealers and executives in the industry on the upcoming changes. Compli said it is ... [Read More]
BHPH Opportunities in the Alternative Financial Services Marketplace
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — Everyone knows how important banks and financial institutions are to our national economy and to the capital markets. However, few people are aware of another emerging market called "alternative financial services," which now includes an estimated 80 million unbanked ... [Read More]