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Ford Credit Canada Announces First Public Securitization
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Credit Canada Limited announced that Ford Floorplan Auto Securitization Trust, a newly established securitization trust sponsored by Ford Credit Canada, has completed its initial public offering of asset-backed notes in Canada. The offering generated proceeds of approximately ... [Read More]
AFSA Prepares for Vehicle Finance Conference
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the months leading up to the American Financial Services Association's 11th annual Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo, the group has been busy honoring an auto finance veteran, naming new executives, installing a new chairman and more. The ... [Read More]
Linnehan’s USA Computer Systems Debuts Accounting-Based DMS Product
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TRENTON, Maine — What better dealer management system for a buy-here, pay-here dealership than one created by those that specialize in the BHPH industry? At least, that was part of the Linnehan family's strategy when they introduced The ANSWER, an accounting-based ... [Read More]
PIN Reports 72-Month Loans Gaining Ground
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The domestic automakers financing incentives earlier this year, which included zero-percent APR on 72-month loans even for subprime customers, are one factor contributing to the new popularity of 72-month loan terms in the new-vehicle financing business, according ... [Read More]
Fed: Average 3Q Interest Rate through Auto Finance Companies Dips
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Interest rates for new-car loans through auto finance companies dipped in the third quarter, coming in at an average of 3.24 percent, according to the Federal Reserve Board. More specifically, the measurement hit its lowest point of the ... [Read More]
ABA Dispels Bankruptcy Rumors; Shares Direct, Indirect Auto Loan Data
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Bankers Association recently disputed some commonly held myths about the new bankruptcy law, which reached its one-year anniversary not long ago. Additionally, the association also discussed second-quarter late payments, including both direct and indirect auto ... [Read More]
NABD to Share New BHPH Benchmarks at Upcoming Collection Conference
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is preparing for its two-day collection academy in Atlanta, Jan. 10-11 at the Manheim DRIVE Center. One of the highlights of this year's event will be some newly introduced benchmarks from ... [Read More]
Wells Fargo Auto Finance Names 3Q Stagecoach Winners
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHESTER, Pa. — Wells Fargo Auto Finance recently announced the winners of its Stagecoach Awards for the third quarter. The recipients of this award were recognized as Wells Fargo Auto Finance's best dealers and selected from nearly 21,000. This is ... [Read More]
National Loan Exchange Shares 3Q Market Trends
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — National Loan Exchange recently announced that aggregate asset class pricing is available for third-quarter sales. "Debt prices were steady/slightly higher throughout the third quarter despite a substantial increase in volume as compared to the first half of ... [Read More]
Payment Protection Systems Merges with Sekurus
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TEMECULA, Calif. — Payment Protection Systems, which manufacturers On Time, announced it has merged with Sekurus, whose products and solutions are used to secure and manage subprime auto loan portfolios of buy-here, pay-here dealers and financial institutions. Sekurus specializes in providing asset ... [Read More]