NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services announced it has named a new chief operating officer. Taking that position is Alvaro de Molina, effective immediately. In this newly created role, officials said de Molina will be responsible for GMAC's real estate ... [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Financial service marketers from throughout the country are slated to come together in a forum to discuss ideas about adapting in the changing consumer marketplace at the American Bankers Association Marketing Conference to be held at the ... [Read More]

DENVER — GE Money's Warranty Services division announced it has formed a new partnership with AppOne to provide a technology solution that connects independent dealers with lenders. The alliance was created enable independent dealers access to Warranty Services' vehicle service ... [Read More]

NEEDHAM, Mass. — After surveying various lenders, TowerGroup reported that the biggest concern right now of financial service institutions is market volatility, as many lenders are watching the subprime mortgage market to see how the recent downturn plays out and whether ... [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Struggling with high gas prices and the soaring cost of staples, many consumers are treading quickly to keep their heads above the water. These factors and more added to the recent downfall in the subprime mortgage sector ... [Read More]

HOUSTON — Over the last 30 days I have been asked numerous times if the subprime mortgage meltdown will extend to subprime auto loans. A few months ago, I wrote an article called, "When Underwriters Become Undertakers." In retrospect, my ... [Read More]

DENVER — First Data Corp. recently announced that First Data Solutions, its information and analytics unit, is making its Notify Solutions product available to all First Data Solutions clients. According to officials, Notify Solutions provides timely bankruptcy and deceased notifications ... [Read More]

FORT WORTH, Texas — AmeriCredit announced it has extended its $500 million repurchase facility structured by Barclays Capital. The company said it uses this facility to finance the repurchase of receivables from securitization transactions that have reached the 10-percent clean-up ... [Read More]

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Late Wednesday, NADAguides.com announced it struck an exclusive financing partnership with Carloan.com. Carloan.com covers the entire credit spectrum from prime to subprime. With this service, new- and used-car buyers now have the ability to secure a ... [Read More]

CARLSBAD, Calif. — National Loan Exchange recently announced the addition of Paul Banninger to its staff. Banninger will serve in the role of vice president of sales. Officials said he brings 30 years mortgage lending and real estate collection experience to ... [Read More]