A growing used-car and special finance customer base has created a new auto finance landscape — and new compliance issues, as well. Consult the following checklist before making any big moves in 2009.
Read More →I’m really going to need a therapist after this turnaround. Like everyone, I’m looking for that silver lining in every new market report or economic news, but nothing good seems to stick these days.
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Read More →Dealers and lenders who use starter interrupt devices must do so in a practical and legally compliant manner.
Read More →As state and federal regulators increase their vigilance of finance transactions, dealers will need to be on high alert when it comes to their F&I processes. Former compliance regulator addresses F&I's brave new world of compliance.
Read More →Knowing what triggers an adverse action notice can definitely be baffling, but so can the rules governing content and timing. Legal expert weighs in with part II of F&I's series on adverse action notices.
Read More →Debt protection has been around since the 1980s, but today’s market challenges has the product taking on a role beyond the F&I office.
Read More →F&I expert provides four ways to keep lenders from steering away profits.
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By the end of 2008, more than $7 billion worth of automotive loans were 60 days delinquent. Experian market analyst tracks the single-most challenging year for auto finance and provides her take on the road ahead.
Read More →One of the quickest and easiest ways to get more customers into your store is to ensure your business development center is operating at 100 percent effectiveness.
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