5 Components of AWARE’s Offering to Help Consumers Understand Financing
Thursday, Apr. 2, 2015, 08:01 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
With Experian Automotive pointing out that more than 80 percent of new vehicles sold last year had some type of financing, the Americans Well-informed on Automobile Retailing Economics (AWARE) Coalition reiterated its stance on how consumers should be as knowledgeable ... [Read More]
Expert Assessment & Tips on How to Handle CFPB Database
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015, 02:28 PM
Nick Zulovich, Editor
A pair of legal experts with decades of compliance experience shared a strategy that might help finance companies clear the latest hurdle placed in front of them by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — complaints being pushed out online for ... [Read More]
NextGear Capital Makes 3 Leadership Changes
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015, 02:21 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
On Wednesday, NextGear Capital announced a trio of senior leadership position appointments; strategic moves officials said were made to position the company to take on more of a focused approach toward its customer service model as it continues to grow. ... [Read More]
NADA Chair: Navigating the Maze of Federal Regulations
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015, 02:18 PM
Bill Fox, NADA
It's clear by now that new-car dealers are not just responsible for facilitating the complex transactions of vehicle sales to the American public, but also for complying with numerous federal and state regulations on a daily basis. And to assist ... [Read More]
GWC Warranty & FlexPath Capital Create Strategic Alliance
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015, 02:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Vehicle service contract and related F&I product provider GWC Warranty recently formed a strategic alliance with FlexPath Capital, an independent finance company specializing in servicing customers with non-prime credit in the Southeast and Northeast. The company highlighted the strategic alliance ... [Read More]
Ally Consolidating in Downtown Detroit
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2015, 07:04 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Led by a chief executive officer on the job less than three months, Ally Financial appears to have shown the world that its foundation is clearly in the Motor City. Ally, in a joint announcement on Tuesday with Bedrock Real ... [Read More]
Mark $1.15 Trillion in Student Loans Could Leave
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:36 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Larry Dixon, senior manager of market intelligence at NADA Used Car Guide, dissected the possible storm cloud building that could rain on the auto finance parade that’s been marching nicely for more than four years now. While outstanding auto receivables ... [Read More]
Senator Wants More Review of CFPB Rules
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:32 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Not long after small bank and credit union executives went to Capitol Hill to describe the rule-following load placed on them by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau among other federal regulators, Sen. Mike Crapo introduced legislation he said would ensure ... [Read More]
Equifax Compliance Expert to Host Webinar
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A former examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta now on staff at Equifax will host a compliance webinar aimed at helping finance companies and dealerships handle the impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Cris Larche, senior director ... [Read More]
New Ally Ad Campaign to Show ‘Human Side’ of Financing
Monday, Mar. 30, 2015, 03:22 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Ally Financial launched a new ad campaign on Monday that the finance company highlighted is meant to illustrate the “human side” of the business by showcasing the passion Ally employees and dealers have for the industry. The new campaign, titled “Driven ... [Read More]