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Articlesby Brittany-Marie SwansonAugust 12, 2014

F&I Products at Center of Legislative Battles in Four States

Legislation regulating the influence captive finance sources have on F&I product sales has popped up around the nation this year, but the industry disagrees on what is driving these state-by-state battles.

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NewsAugust 5, 2014

Compliance Firm Advises Dealers to Review Arbitration Clauses

Automotive Compliance Consultants warned dealers this week to review their arbitration clauses in their finance contracts. The firm says such language is coming under scrutiny from courts and regulators.

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NewsJuly 29, 2014

J.D. Power: Dealers Will Pay Premium for Good Service from Lenders

Sixty-six percent of dealers who were surveyed indicated that they are willing to pay as much as an additional 0.50 to 0.60 basis points on their loan terms to receive good service from their lenders.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonJuly 29, 2014

Asbury Reports Record Second Quarter

The dealer group reported a 21% increase from last year’s adjusted income from continuing operations, as well as a 12% increase in total gross profit.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 29, 2014

Group 1 Posts 12.3% Increase in F&I Revenue

The dealer group’s U.S. F&I operations raised its per-copy average $91 to $1,442 in the second quarter. On a year-to-date basis, the group's per-copy average rose $128 from a year ago to $1,499.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 24, 2014

AutoNation Discusses CFPB, Digital Push

AutoNation reported during its second-quarter investor call that it has installed the NADA’s Fair Credit Compliance Program in nine stores. Officials also provided an update on the company’s digital push.

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NewsJuly 24, 2014

Lithia Reports Record Net Income

The dealer group realized a 28% increase in adjusted net income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2014. The company’s average F&I profit per vehicle retailed was also up $104.

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NewsJuly 24, 2014

Auto Loan Balances Hit All-Time High, Equifax Reports

The total balance of auto loans reached a record high in the first half of 2014, with auto loans accounting for more than 50% of all non-mortgage lending through April.

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NewsJuly 24, 2014

Capital One Expands National Sales Team

The finance source has expanded its dealer services business with the addition of three new sales officers.

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NewsJuly 22, 2014

Depreciation Nearing Recession Levels, Black Book Reports

Depreciation rates on used vehicles are nearing levels not seen since the recession, but the trend is expected to reverse, leading to marginally higher losses for U.S. auto ABS, according to a new joint report from Black Book and Fitch Ratings.

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