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ProconGPS Acquires Vehicle Repossession Patents from CalAmp
Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — ProconGPS, a mobile resource management solutions company, recently announced it has bought the patents governing repossessions in the vehicle finance industry from CalAmp Corp. The intellectual property covers methods and systems that utilize GPS technology, cellular networks ... [Read More]
Sunwest Funds $4.5 Million in Subprime Lender Rediscount Credit Lines
Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Sunwest Bank funded $4.5 million in credit lines for subprime auto finance companies in June, its senior vice president of commercial lending reported to SubPrime Auto Finance News. "We funded one for $2 million and another for $2.5 ... [Read More]
First Investors Posts Record 4Q & Fiscal Year Earnings
Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — With new origination volume soaring, First Investors Financial Services Group finished its 2011 fiscal year on a record-setting note, watching net income climb to the highest point in company history. Officials recently calculated their net earnings came in ... [Read More]
NCM Plans Free Webinar to Outline Key Principles for BHPH Success
Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Whether it's a well-established buy-here, pay-here dealership or a franchise lot looking to venture into the BHPH market, NCM Associates is planning a free Webinar to benefit all managers and salespeople. The upcoming 60-minute session with ... [Read More]
Prestige Establishes $150M Funding Facility with Wells Fargo Securities
Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SALT LAKE CITY — Prestige Financial Services recently announced it has established a $150 million funding facility with Wells Fargo Securities. The company noted that the new arrangement is similar to a secured revolving line of credit and also “provides ... [Read More]
NAC Unveils Newest Dealer Contracting System with Integrated Rating Tools
Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — NAC, which orchestrates sales and administration of vehicle service contract products and services, recently launched ExpressLane 2.0 — the company's next generation online dealer contracting system. Officials explained ExpressLane was designed to address the efficiency gaps and ... [Read More]
GWC Warranty & Southern Auto Finance Align to Push Vehicle Service Contracts, GAP Program
Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — GWC Warranty Corp. and Southern Auto Finance Co. formed a vehicle service contract strategic alliance this week. The companies indicated the alliance means SAFCo now offers through its dealers the GWC vehicle service contract and GAP program. ... [Read More]
Capital One Holds More Auto Loans for Investment & Sees Charge-Offs Decline
Thursday, Jul. 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
McLEAN, Va. — In revealing company-wide financials Wednesday, Capital One reported on a few key trends in its auto finance division. For the second quarter, period-end automobile loans held for investment accounted for $19.22 billion, compared to $18.34 billion in the ... [Read More]
Fed Reveals Latest Average New-Vehicle Loan Rate by Commercial Banks
Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Reserve still hasn't resumed its regular reporting on averages for new-vehicle loans by finance companies. But officials late last week did share the latest average by commercial banks. The Fed determined the average interest rate ... [Read More]
Daimler Truck Financial to Offer Financing Services to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Dealers, Customers
Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and LOGAN TOWNSHIP, N.J.— Daimler Truck Financial revealed Monday that it will begin providing financial products and services for more than 175 Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America dealers and their customers. DTF noted that through this partnership ... [Read More]