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O’Neil: DealerTrack Continues to Face Serious Headwinds
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Reporting its third-quarter results, DealerTrack recently indicated that the tightened credit market has taken a toll, with the number of lender-to-dealer relationships down, along with fewer transactions processed via the platform. More specifically, the company said the ... [Read More]
Ford Credit Posts Net Income of $98 Million
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Credit's chief executive officer said he expects the market to remain "extraordinarily challenging." For the third quarter, the company reported net income of $95 million, down $239 million from earnings of $334 million a year earlier. ... [Read More]
UPDATED: Nissan Acceptance CEO Tapped as AFSA Chairman
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Steven Lambert, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., will lead the American Financial Services Association as the group's 2008-2009 chairman. He was installed during AFSA's recent 92nd Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference in Dallas. ... [Read More]
FTC’s Delay of Red Flag Enforcement Does Not Apply to Many Dealers
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced a delay in its enforcement of the Red Flags Rules until May of next year. So, does this mean dealers have more time to prepare? In many cases, it does not. ... [Read More]
GMAC’s Auto Finance Unit Reports $294 Million 3Q Loss
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — Reporting its preliminary third-quarter results, GMAC Financial Services indicated that its auto finance division experienced pressure from lower used-vehicle prices, in addition to weaker consumer and dealer credit performance, which contributed to a loss for the period. Overall, ... [Read More]
For First Time Since New Bankruptcy Law Monthly Filings Top 100,000
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Overall, U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings jumped 40 percent throughout the nation in October, compared to the same period a year ago, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute, which relies on data from the National Bankruptcy Research Center. More ... [Read More]
Nicholas Financial Struggles Through These Difficult Times
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Like many other portfolio purchasers and servicers during the current economic and credit environment, Nicholas Financial reported that it had a difficult second quarter, with its chief executive officer saying he doesn't expect to witness improvement soon. Overall, ... [Read More]
CBA Automobile Finance Conference Unveils Keynote Speaker, Details
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association announced the keynote speaker for its 29th Premier Automobile Finance Conference & Tradeshow in addition to several other event details. Delivering the keynote address will be Mike Jackson, the chairman and chief executive officer ... [Read More]
RouteOne Introduces New Red Flags Compliance, Fraud-Prevention Solution
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne has launched a new tool, powered by TransUnion, that can help dealers comply with the Federal Trade Commission's Red Flags Rule and also protect themselves from fraud. As most know, enforcement of the Red Flags Rule, ... [Read More]
GDNAuto Expands Loan Portfolio Offers
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LOS ANGELES and ALAMO, Calif. — Global Debt Network Automotive told SubPrime Auto Finance News recently that it has added two new loan portfolios for purchase on GDNAuto.com. Among these are a $24 million from a finance company in Michigan and a $21,000 subprime ... [Read More]