Equifax: Auto Originations Hit Levels Not Seen Since 2005
Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — According to Equifax's latest National Consumer Credit Trends Report, new credit for auto originations between January and May of this year soared to an eight-year high, producing an increase of more than 15 percent from same time a ... [Read More]
AutoTrader, Carfax Renew Vehicle Report Agreement
Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CENTREVILLE, Va. and ATLANTA — It's eight years and counting for one automotive partnership, which benefits some 20,000 dealers nationwide in advertising their inventories. AutoTrader.com and Carfax this week announced the renewal of their eight-year partnership that allows dealers to ... [Read More]
Newest Black Book White Paper Examines Varying Rates of Vehicle Depreciation
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — With so many different makes and models within a single vehicle segment available nowadays as well as how finance companies are buying contracts lower down the credit spectrum, Black Book Lender Solutions wanted to provide some updated ... [Read More]
CFPB Bolsters Staff with 4 Additions
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the agency has yet to announce a replacement for the regulator who will oversee auto financing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau added four new staff members this week. Among the new additions, the CFPB tapped individuals ... [Read More]
Loeb & Loeb, CARS Offering Free CFPB Compliance Webinar
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES — Loeb & Loeb in association with Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems (CARS) is offering a complimentary 60-minute webinar focused on compliance with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mandates. The session titled, "Road Map to CFPB Compliance for the Auto ... [Read More]
TransUnion: Q2 Subprime Volume & Delinquencies Stay Nearly Steady
Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — TransUnion spotted second-quarter trends that ought to make dealers and finance company executives who cater to customers with poor credit smile. Loans to subprime buyers are still being made at a steady pace while delinquencies on those contracts ... [Read More]
NABD Highlights Cajun Appeal, Early Bird Discount for East Coast Conference
Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW ORLEANS — NABD is coming to the Big Easy. The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is having its first major event in New Orleans, and organizers of this year's East Coast BHPH Conference highlighted that early bird discounts ... [Read More]
AFSA Launches Compliance Committee
Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Financial Services Association contends the industry has been faced with a slew of new rules and regulations since the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. To help its members prepare ... [Read More]
Potential Used-Car Buyers Still Struggling Economically
Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ATLANTA — Manheim chief economist Tom Webb pointed to a series of summertime reports and other consumer trends that show middle-class and lower-income individuals — the primary potential buyers of used vehicles — are continuing to be pinched by a ... [Read More]
Paymaxx Pro Integrates with AutoAction DMS
Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SARASOTA, Fla. — Paymaxx Pro, a national automotive retail merchant services and payment processing firm, recently integrated its payment processing services with AutoAction, a product specifically catered to dealers in Texas. Executives highlighted the integration is geared to give dealers ... [Read More]