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RouteOne Adds Several New Lenders to Platform
Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne recently announced the addition of two new lenders to its platform. It has completed integration with Liberal Finance Service, a New Jersey-based subprime auto lender, via the Loan Origination System provided by XpressCredit. Liberal Finance specializes ... [Read More]
Credit Union Network Joins Finance Express
Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Finance Express recently reported that OAG Indirect has entered an agreement to join its Web-based Dealer Management System. OAG Indirect offers retail financing through a network of Credit Unions in 48 of the United States. In ... [Read More]
Non-Prime Survey: Longer-Term Loans Continue to Grow
Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. — For the first time, the National Auto Finance Association's Non-Prime Auto Financing Survey featured metrics by FICO score, loan-to-value and term. Along with the usual annual statistics such as delinquencies and charge-offs, the report also analyzed new information ... [Read More]
Chrysler Offers Discount to Consumers Leasing Via Independent Institutions
Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In Chrysler's August sales report, the company said that while sales are down 34 percent from last year, they are up 12 percent over July thanks to enhanced financing offers, efforts to shift lease-oriented customers to purchasing and ... [Read More]
BMW to Continue Support of Leasing
Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The president of BMW of North America said Wednesday that the company strongly believes in continuing to offer leasing for its customers; however, he indicated that the company did shift APRs on purchases to drive a better ... [Read More]
August Marks New Monthly Record in Bankruptcy Filings Since Law Change
Thursday, Sep. 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Looking specifically at August, the American Bankruptcy Institute reported that U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings increased 29.2 percent from the same period a year ago. The overall August consumer filing total of 96,413 also set a single month high ... [Read More]
NAF Association Publishes Non-Prime Study
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HANOVER, Md. —The National Automotive Finance Association announced it has published its 2008 Non-Prime Automotive Financing Survey. The survey, conducted by outside consultant BenchMark Consulting International analyzes 2007 year-end data. This year, 26 companies participated in the survey, representing large ... [Read More]
The Proper Perspective for Collection Success
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
I've often said that one of the most difficult jobs at CenterOne Financial Services is that of a collector, working with financially challenged customers all day, every day. And although the job is difficult, it doesn't have to be complex. ... [Read More]
CBA to Host Fair Lending Conference
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Consumer Bankers Association's Fair Lending Conference offers timely content and has the ability to attract speakers with insight on the issues. This year's event will be held Nov. 5-7 at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, ... [Read More]
GMAC Teams Up with Groups to Improve Financial Education
Tuesday, Sep. 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services announced it partnered with Operation HOPE and the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce to offer the seminar "Take Your Life Back and Get Out of Debt," which was held Aug. 23, during the final week ... [Read More]