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F&Iby Nathan KingOctober 23, 2013

LHPH Residual Affects Tax Depreciation

Tax expert delves into the lease-here, pay-here business. He explains why closed-end leases do not guarantee tax depreciation.

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F&ICover Storyby Justina LyOctober 22, 2013

A New Band: GAP Trends

Four-tier GAP programs are gaining traction thanks to current auto finance trends, and dealers who have adopted the pricing structure say they’re leaving less money on the table as a result.

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F&Iby Melinda ZabritskiOctober 22, 2013

Kicking into High Gear: Experian Quarterly Update

Finance companies are buying deeper, and car buyers are rewarding them with timely payments. Credit expert breaks down the numbers for the second quarter.

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F&Iby Rick McCormickOctober 22, 2013

Surge Protector: Taking Advantage of the Leasing Surge in F&I

F&I pros need not fear the growing tide of lease customers. Top trainer offers three keys to turning the leasing surge into a boon for the F&I office.

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F&Iby Tom HudsonOctober 22, 2013

Pass the Fee

Can dealers pass bank fees onto car buyers? The magazine’s legal wiz says it depends, then lists eight conditions that would make it OK.

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F&Iby Tom HudsonSeptember 24, 2013

Failure to Pay

Can a failure to pay off a customer’s trade-in lead to a Truth in Lending Act violation? The magazine’s legal wiz details a case involving a consumer who made such a claim.

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F&ICover Storyby Editorial StaffSeptember 3, 2013

Setting the Pace

Meet the six finalists for the F&I Dealer of the Year award, the winner of which will be announced this week at Industry Summit 2013.

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F&Iby Gregory Arroyo and Brittany-Marie Swanson September 3, 2013

Head of the Class

Trainers leading this year’s education workshops and panels weigh in on some of the F&I industry’s hot-button issues, from the CFPB to tablet menus and today’s Internet customer.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoSeptember 3, 2013

Lights, Camera, Action!

This year’s field of F&Idol hopefuls counts two females and one male. Attendees will be asked to select one of them as the 2013 F&Idol winner during a special lunchtime ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

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F&Iby Greg Goebel August 22, 2013

It’s a Win-Win-Win

Special finance guru breaks down his process for desking a deal that works for you, your customer and the finance company. He also delves into lender relations and more.

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