From the editor: More CFPB noise and dealer victories
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, 04:45 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
Twice now in roughly the past month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau largely became the conversation topic when a collection of dealers gathered, and raucous sounds filled a hotel venue. In September, a fire alarm triggered a brief evacuation as ... [Read More]
9 benefits of PaymentVision integration with QuotePro Kiosk
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, 02:23 PM
BHPH Report Staff
PaymentVision and QuotePro Kiosk recently finalized a partnership and planned integration that will expand payment processing options for QuotePro Kiosk’s buy-here, pay-here dealership clients and provide kiosk services to PaymentVision clients. The companies indicated the integration should be completed later ... [Read More]
Bankruptcy filings trend lower through three quarters of 2017
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, 01:39 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Through the first three quarters of 2017, total bankruptcy filings have dipped a bit year-over-year. The American Bankruptcy Institute reported this week that total U.S. bankruptcy filings fell one percent during the nine-month span that concluded on Sept. 30. According to ... [Read More]
NIADA celebrates accomplishments during Capitol Hill visit
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, 04:18 PM
BHPH Report Staff
NIADA members left an opportunity to meet with a variety of federal lawmakers and their staffs with a sense of accomplishment in relaying what it’s like to be an independent dealerships nowadays. The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association's National Policy ... [Read More]
J.D. Byrider hit with lawsuit from Massachusetts attorney general
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, 04:34 PM
BHPH Report Staff
J.D. Byrider is facing a lawsuit from the Massachusetts attorney general filled with allegations about its business practices and the quality of its vehicles. Attorney General Maura Healey has sued J.D. Byrider, which has four buy-here, pay-here franchises in Massachusetts, for ... [Read More]
House member and dealer chosen as NIADA Legislator of the Year
Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017, 02:01 PM
BHPH Report Staff
This week, Rep. Roger Williams was been selected by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as the winner of the first NIADA Legislator of the Year award. The award will be presented annually to recognize a member of Congress for ... [Read More]
NABD offers 3 conference sessions to enhance operators’ customer base
Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2017, 03:22 PM
BHPH Report Staff
Of the 21 different training sessions the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers (NABD) is organizing for its next conference, there are a trio of segments that might be most beneficial to operators looking to build a larger and stronger ... [Read More]
August bankruptcies rise 11 percent versus previous month
Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017, 04:32 PM
BHPH Report Staff
As summer has gone along, bankruptcy filings are on the rise. The American Bankruptcy Institute highlighted a double-digit sequential rise in total filings during August as compared to the previous month. According to data provided by Epiq Systems, total U.S. ... [Read More]
10 elements that will factor in your BHPH rebound
Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2017, 03:50 PM
Ken Shilson, NABD
The past 24-month period has seen the highest level of subprime and deep subprime competition in history. Fueled by “cheap money” raised with Wall Street syndicated auto bond securitizations, the subprime auto finance market has grown to an estimated $200 ... [Read More]
Actions to define the right risks and rewards
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, 07:44 PM
Greg Shelton and Maria Singson, Contributors
Our series continues now that we’ve identified “eight risk questions that might keep you up at night,” as well as how can we better identify risk as a buy-here, pay-here dealership. An important aspect of lending is not only which ... [Read More]