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Subprime Execs Emphasize the Importance of Recon in Driving Wholesale Prices
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — Subprime retail sales will continue to increase in the coming years, and the inevitable result — a rise in repossessions — will fuel growth in the subprime wholesale market, agreed a panel of subprime lenders at the National Remarketing Conference ... [Read More]
AppOne Releases Aftermarket Feature, More
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne recently announced the release of Menu One, a new feature that displays enhanced financing options or aftermarket products through the company's Web-based portal. The company also said it has teamed with First Advantage Credco to provide ... [Read More]
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]