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Auto Financeby Jason O'LearyMay 4, 2017

The Evolving Market for Surety Bonds

Big changes at the state level make now a good time to evaluate your dealer bond costs and requirements.

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F&ICover Storyby Rick McCormickMay 4, 2017

The Power of Momentum

F&I trainer says meeting the demand for daily improvement requires F&I professionals to create and capitalize on their own momentum. He lists 10 momentum-building books every F&I manager must read.

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Auto Financeby Gil Van OverMay 2, 2017

Credit App Fraud Not a Victimless Crime

Falsifying any of the five key credit determinants on a credit application generates a long list of potential victims inside and outside the dealership.

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Complianceby Gil Van OverApril 11, 2017

Navigating the 'New' Used Car Buyer’s Guide

The magazine’s compliance guru breaks down the Federal Trade Commission’s final revisions to the Used Car Rule. His message to dealers is don’t overthink it.

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Auto Financeby Gregory ArroyoApril 10, 2017

5 Tech Tools From NADA 2017

There were plenty of new innovations on display in and around NADA 2017. The editor takes you on a tour of five new tech tools aiming to help dealers land more sales and F&I opportunities.

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Auto FinanceCover Storyby Brittany-Marie SwansonApril 10, 2017

New-Age Sales

Roadster’s Andrew Moss and Rudi Thun say they’ve created a digital transactional platform that works both in a buyer’s home and in the showroom. But as they readily admit, not every dealer is the ideal user.

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Auto Financeby Melinda ZabritskiApril 10, 2017

Stretched Thin

The average household is on the verge of being priced out of the new-vehicle market, Experian’s fourth quarter data shows.

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Auto Financeby Christian Scali and Monica BaumannMarch 21, 2017

5 Ways Trump Can Alter Finance

Auto dealer regulations face an uncertain future under the Trump presidency. Two California-based attorneys take a look at the road ahead for the CFPB, the FTC, and state regulators.

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F&ICover Storyby Gregory ArroyoMarch 9, 2017

Rising GAP Claims Reveal Troubling Trends

GAP rates are on the rise. Insiders say dealers should welcome the increases, adding that the performance of this core F&I product points to a severe slowdown in the next 24 months.

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Auto Financeby Gil Van OverMarch 7, 2017

Remote Deliveries: Proceed With Caution

When it comes to out-of-state deliveries, the magazine’s resident compliance guru says proceed with caution. He lays out a simple process for guarding your dealership against ID thieves.

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