Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 8:00pm

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — While military personnel tend to be transient and can be deployed at a moment's notice, Mary Ann Mays, marketing communications manager for Fort Knox National Co., said that doesn't mean they are high-risk customers for lenders. In fact, she indicated military members can be less risky... Read More

Monday, August 27, 2007 - 8:00pm

SALT LAKE CITY — Thanks to strong dealership response to its product offerings, Prestige Financial Services said it is continuing to provide innovate offerings in the non-prime through deep subprime auto finance marketplace. The company's lending territory also continues to expand, and now includes 20... Read More

Monday, August 27, 2007 - 8:00pm

MINNEAPOLIS — Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced it has purchased the AppOne Companies. With the acquisition of AppOne, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services expects to integrate its compliance content with AppOne's leading process automation suite. This will provide the indirect lending market with... Read More

Monday, August 27, 2007 - 8:00pm

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Black Book announced Monday that it has launched Finance Advance, which is a new market-driven value that was designed to establish the appropriate base value financial institutions can use as a basis for advancing funds. The new Finance Advance program value reflects the pre-owned vehicle... Read More

Monday, August 27, 2007 - 8:00pm

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Although challenges abound in the subprime housing market, many auto lenders are rolling out full-spectrum credit, covering prime and subprime customers, as competition heats up for market share and dealers demand more services, according to J.D. Power and Associates in its 2007 Dealer... Read More

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 8:00pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Financial service marketers from throughout the country are slated to come together in a forum to discuss ideas about adapting in the changing consumer marketplace at the American Bankers Association Marketing Conference to be held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Sept. 16 to 18. Banker... Read More

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 8:00pm

NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services announced it has named a new chief operating officer. Taking that position is Alvaro de Molina, effective immediately. In this newly created role, officials said de Molina will be responsible for GMAC's real estate finance and commercial finance businesses, and for all of... Read More

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 8:00pm

NEEDHAM, Mass. — After surveying various lenders, TowerGroup reported that the biggest concern right now of financial service institutions is market volatility, as many lenders are watching the subprime mortgage market to see how the recent downturn plays out and whether it impacts other markets. Regulatory... Read More