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F&Iby Nick LevensteinJuly 1, 2009

Unemployment Rates vs. Defaults

Understanding why the performance of auto loan-based portfolios is improving even as the economy is contracting is the key to knowing when to package and sell your retail installment contracts.

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F&Iby Thomas B. HudsonJuly 1, 2009

Calling the Cops at Repo Time? Maybe Not.

Assistance from local law enforcement in a repossession can sometimes do more harm than good.

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F&Iby Denny LongJuly 1, 2009

A Better Way to Qualify Prospects

Times have changed, and dealers shouldn't have to play guessing games to get customers to the right department.

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Complianceby Michael BenoitJuly 1, 2009

4 Threats to PSFI

When Consumer Protection Goes Wrong

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F&Iby Gart SuttonJuly 1, 2009

7 Fundamentals of F&I

Dealer consultant Gart Sutton continues his story about his mentor, Steve, and what he taught him about the seven fundamentals of F&I.

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F&Iby Mark RodgersJuly 1, 2009

Part I: The Art of Ethical Persuasion

Being good at persuasion isn’t always a bad thing. F&I trainer breaks down the six principles of persuasion, paving the way for the ethical use of this key sales tool.

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F&ICover Storyby Justina LyJuly 1, 2009

Genuine Deal

Genuine Scooter Company’s new relationship with Progressive ushers in new business opportunities for scooter dealers.

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F&Iby Gregory ArroyoJuly 1, 2009

Tricks of the Trade

So I stirred up a little controversy on the forum recently. I posted a solicitation for strategies to entice lenders to buy a deal. My inquiry was spurred by a recent conversation with a veteran F&I director.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Melinda ZabritskiJuly 1, 2009

Credit Codes Still a Mystery

Not only are lenders staying away from anything subprime, they’re also pushing more consumers toward the used-vehicle market. And with more than $5.7 billion in loans reported 60 days delinquent, Experian Automotive predicts further market volatility.

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Auto Financeby Ronald J. ReahardJuly 1, 2009

Turn Up F&I Profits In a Down Market!

The current market environment will definitely separate the survivors from the victims. F&I expert provides a road map for doing more than just weathering today’s economic storm.

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