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NewsSeptember 15, 2009

AFSA Opposes Obama's Proposal for New Federal Agency

President Barack Obama addressed Wall Street’s financial firms Monday to promote his agenda for financial regulatory reform, which includes expanding the authority of the Federal Reserve and creating the Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). But at least one association representing the financial services industry is balking at his proposals.

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NewsSeptember 14, 2009

Average Interest Rate Drops in July, Says Federal Reserve

The average interest rate for new-car loans decreased in July, while the amount financed increased, according to the latest Federal Reserve Statistical Report.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2009

DebtMarket and First Associates Offer Lenders New Liquidity Options

DebtMarket, a portfolio sales marketplace, and First Associates Inc., a consumer loan servicing firm, have partnered up to provide a new way to sell loan originations and improve loan servicing.

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NewsSeptember 10, 2009

60-Day Delinquencies Rise by 21.2 Percent in 2Q

Automotive loans that are 60 days past due rose by 21.7 percent in the second quarter 2009 compared to the year-ago period, according to Experian Automotive.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2009

Suzuki’s ‘Work & Play’ Promotion Offers Financing Incentives

Suzuki Cycles is offering financing incentives to qualified customers on purchases of motorcycles and ATVs through its “Work & Play” sales event.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2009

Subprime, Deep Subprime Outstanding Balances Increase 33 Percent

Subprime and deep subprime outstanding balances have grown 33 percent in the past three years as consumers continue to migrate to lower credit bands, according to the Experian-Oliver Wyman Q2 2009 Market Intelligence Reports.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2009

Chrysler Offers Incentives on 2009 and 2010 Models; Reports Sales Increase for August

Chrysler Group LLC is offering incentives through Sept. 30 on select 2009 and 2010 model year vehicles. The manufacturer also reported a five percent increase in August sales.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2009

Delinquency Rates Continue To Fall In 2Q

The industry experienced a drop in the 60-day auto delinquency rate in the second quarter 2009, reflecting a seasonal pattern rather than a change in the current lending environment, according to TransUnion’s quarterly report on auto lending trends.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2009

Auto ABS Losses to Increase Despite Stronger Used-Vehicle Values

Used-vehicle values continued to increase in July, which benefited auto ABS performance by constraining loss severity levels. But loss levels are still expected to increase in the latter half of 2009, consistent with seasonal trends, said Fitch Ratings.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2009

The Biweekly Catch

The biweekly repayment option has definitely found a home in the industry, but are dealers selling themselves into lawsuits? Find out what you need to know about this burgeoning finance option before you offer it to your next customer.

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