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2009 F&I Statistics
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Red Flags: Ready or Not?

5/12/2009

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Gregory Arroyo
C4C Tumbles Onto ‘Main Street’

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Gregory Arroyo explains why the popular Cash for Clunkers program is good for the industry.

Cash for Clunkers Tests Marketing Strategies

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F&I's Gregory Arroyo explains why dealers should take advantage of the federal government's Cash for Clunkers program.

Administration’s Regulatory Overhaul a Tall Order

By Gregory Arroyo

Is the Recession Over?

By Gregory Arroyo

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MAGAZINE

January 2010

In This Issue:

Aside from floorplanning, access to commercial real-estate loans is also a major need among dealers. It’s one of the reasons why the NADA is working with the SBA to expand its 504 Loan program, which is designed for small businesses requiring “brick and mortar” financing. View article

Rebuilding Floorplan Financing

Despite signs of retail financing beginning to loosen up, dealer financing remains a major concern. It’s one of the reasons why the NADA is stepping up efforts to restart the market.

The Evolution of the Front-End

The magazine chats with F&I guru Ron Martin about how the front-end has evolved since the onset of the economic downturn.

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The Bankruptcy Specialist

Friendly Finance Corp. isn’t just friendly to buyers with bankruptcies on their records. The company also works with people who are still in the midst of one.

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Lease-Here, Profit Here

Dealers have found increased cash flow and profitability after moving from a new-car or BHPH/RTO model to lease-here, pay-here. Leasing expert breaks down the advantages of LHPH and discusses the potential risks.

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Going in the Right Direction

Experian's director of automotive credit says there were a few signs in the third quarter that automotive finance is on the rebound.

Industry Getting Its Second Wind

Key indexes point to a rebound, but the road to recovery is a long ways off. Still, there are opportunities to be had.

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Draining the Water From the Moat

Dealers are under fire for selling customers on the now-defunct Tires for Life program — despite ‘word moats’ built into the contract.

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F&I Magazine - May-2009

In This Issue
Downturn Opens Door For Technology, Pay-Plan Breakdown, Saving a Lost Art and much more…