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Economic Conditions Cause Rise of New Repossession Trends
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RALEIGH, N.C. — The challenges of the current economy have most industries reeling as they experience a decrease in activity. However, the repossession industry is experiencing the exact opposite. Activity is at an all-time high. That's because tough economic conditions call ... [Read More]
Fed Extends TALF, Reviews Trends in Credit Markets
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury Department announced that they have approved an extension in the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility. However, officials indicated that they do not foresee any additions to the types of ... [Read More]
Vehicle Acceptance Opens New Location
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Vehicle Acceptance Corp. announced the addition of its newest branch office in Indianapolis, Ind. "This latest expansion of the nationwide subprime finance company is a strong indication of the healthy and growing buy-here, pay-here marketplace in the region," according ... [Read More]
Comerica: Auto Affordability Almost at Its Best
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took only slightly more median income than it did in the prior quarter, according to Comerica Bank's Auto Affordability Index. More specifically, it took 22.1 weeks of median family income in the ... [Read More]
Peak Acceptance Rolls Out to Dealers
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DALLAS — Peak Acceptance LLC has struck up a relationship with Payless Car Sales, in addition to dozens of franchised dealers, and is rolling out throughout the country, according to Rick Collins, a principal behind the company. The new lender was ... [Read More]
ChannelNet Launches 5 Millionth Personal Site for Auto Finance Industry
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAUSALITO, Calif. — ChannelNet, a leading provider of Web-based customer loyalty solutions, announced today that it has now deployed 5 million personalized Web sites for the auto financing industry. Personal Web sites are basically provided to auto loan/lease customers and designed to ... [Read More]
Triad Financial Upgrades BBB Rating
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Triad Financial recently announced that it has boosted its Better Business Bureau rating from "B" to an "A+," the best possible score. The BBB bases ratings on the number of consumer complaints filed against a company ... [Read More]
F&I Administration Introduces SCS Auto GAP
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHICAGO — F&I Administration Solutions LLC, a leading provider of software for the administration of auto F&I products, recently announced the release of SCS Auto GAP, which it is calling the first commercially available software that is specifically designed to ... [Read More]
Fed: Auto Loan Interest Rates on Steady Incline
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After falling drastically earlier this year, interest rates for new-car loans at auto finance companies climbed at a steady pace during the second quarter. In fact, during June, the rate rose to 3.88 percent, up from 3.47 percent ... [Read More]
CalAmp Starts Agent Reseller Program for GPS Solution
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
OXNARD, Calif. — CalAmp Corp. has launched an agent reseller program for its Aercept-branded GPS tracking solutions. As authorized Aercept agents, independent sales professionals can offer the branded GPS tracking units to new dealerships, buy-here, pay-here used-car dealerships and financing companies. ... [Read More]