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NewsFebruary 5, 2009

AmeriCredit Reports Q2 Loss; Originations Being Scaled Back

AmeriCredit Corp. said it expects to reduce its loan portfolio by nearly one-third this year, as executives said the company will continue to focus on maximizing cash collections from its loan portfolio and managing the business to preserve capital and liquidity.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2009

GMAC Financial Services Posts 4Q Profit

GMAC Financial Services reported a 2008 fourth-quarter profit, which was achieved by the proceeds from a debt swap that offset losses at its automotive finance and mortgage businesses.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2009

GE Money and Suzuki Partner in Multi-Year Finance Deal

GE Money, a division of GE Capital, and American Suzuki Motor Corporation announced on Jan. 26 a multi-year agreement to provide consumer financing for its motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and scooters.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2009

Chrysler Financial Receives $1.5 Billion Loan; Rolls Out New Incentives

Shortly after receiving up to $1.5 billion in loans from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), Chrysler Financial rolled out new incentives on select Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge models.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2009

Credit Crisis Rocks Industry in 3Q

No other quarter symbolized the challenges the industry faced last year than the third quarter 2008, as the impact of slumping sales, unavailable financing and increased delinquencies revealed the dynamic shift that’s taken place in automotive finance.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoJanuary 1, 2009

Credit Unions on the Move

Dealers talk about how credit unions have stepped up during the crisis. The magazine finds out how much from Tony Boutelle, president and CEO of the Southern California-based CUDL (CU Direct Corporation).

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2008

Finance Acquisition Business Plan Strategies

Do you have a finance acquisition business plan? In today's market, knowing the buying habits of your lenders could determine your dealership's survival.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

Restoring Confidence: Breaking Down the Financial Relief Package

Fear is what’s putting consumers on the sidelines, not a credit freeze. The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) analyzes the $700 million bailout package, and discusses why restoring consumer confidence was the impetus to its passage in October.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2008

Election 2008: What’s at Stake for Auto Finance?

Consumer credit association breaks down tax plans of both presidential candidates, and discusses their impacts on the automotive finance industry.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2008

2008 Automotive Financing Trends

Low vehicle sales, more delinquencies and tighter lending criteria has made 2008 a tough year. Finance expert explains why lenders will continue to adjust lending strategies, and why it will be tougher for high-risk consumers to obtain loans.

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