ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Consumer bankruptcy filings in October were up almost 28 percent from a year ago, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which projected Wednesday that year-end total bankruptcies will likely reach more than 1.4 million, marking a four-year high. ... [Read More]

MINNEAPOLIS — In a bit of good news for auto dealers, a majority of banks and credit unions surveyed recently by Wolters Kluwer Financial Services said the indirect lending will be vital to their growth in the next two years, though ... [Read More]

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Though it still recorded a net loss, DealerTrack showed year-over-year improvements in its third-quarter financial results, and the company's leadership says it is pleased with the performance and the progress DealerTrack has made. Specifically, the company recorded a ... [Read More]

NEW YORK — Boosted by originations returning to more normal levels, credit improvements and used-car prices, GMAC reported this week that it global auto finance business had a third-quarter pre-tax income from continuing operations of $395 million, compared to a pre-tax ... [Read More]

FORT WORTH, Texas — Late last week, AmeriCredit Corp. announced the pricing of a $227 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities, which are part of the AmeriCredit Prime Automobile Receivables Trust program. Basically, APART represents loans that have been originated via ... [Read More]

HANOVER, Md. — The National Automotive Finance Association announced it will be using one term to standardize the various levels of financing for its members. The newly coined "below-prime" will be used by the organization to help avoid confusion when discussing ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Prompted by Congress, the Federal Trade Commission has again pushed back its enforcement of the Red Flags Rule until June 1 for financial institutions and creditors that fall under its jurisdiction. FTC enforcement of the rule — which was ... [Read More]

DEARBORN, Mich. — Boosted by lower depreciation expenses on leased vehicles, Ford Motor Credit Co. posted a year-over-year net income increase of $332 million during the third quarter, based on preliminary data. Specifically, Ford Credit's quarterly net earnings were $427 million, compared with $95 million ... [Read More]

DETROIT — In addition to the Treasury Department confirming that GMAC Financial Services is looking for a third round of government aid, the bank announced Wednesday that it is offering $2.9 billion of FDIC-guaranteed three-year bonds. Basically, officials said the bond ... [Read More]

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Copart announced it has now integrated Indiana-based Dealer Service Corp. into its Web site to give its members easier access to floor planning and ultimately more purchasing power. Via this integration, Copart members can now access their DSC ... [Read More]