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Done Dealby Gregory ArroyoMay 30, 2018

Game Almost Over

With the CFPB’s controversial guidance officially repealed, the editor delves into what the bureau was really after in its targeting of dealer participation.

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NewsMay 24, 2018

AutoGravity Names Jason Bonifay Vice President of Engineering

The fintech firm’s executive previously served as vice president of product development and engineering at CDK Global. He is now tasked with accelerating AutoGravity’s engineering efforts.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoMay 22, 2018

Trump Signs Repeal of CFPB’s Dealer Participation Guidance

The president’s signature comes exactly five years and two months after the bureau put the auto finance industry on notice with its controversial guidance on dealer rate markups.

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NewsMay 14, 2018

TransUnion: Auto Finance Registers Lowest Growth Rate Since Q1 2012

The firm attributed the slowdown to improvements in oil states and tightening underwriting guidelines, which have also helped stabilize delinquency rates.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoMay 8, 2018

House Approves Resolution to Repeal CFPB's Dealer Participation Guidance

As expected, the House approved the resolution of disapproval of the CFPB's guidance on dealer participation. With the Senate having voted on the resolution last month, all that's left to rescind the controversial guidance is President Trump's signature.

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NewsMay 8, 2018

NIADA: Cost of Doing Business Up, Finance Availability Down

The association’s first quarter business confidence survey reveals subdued expectations for sales and economic growth among independent dealers. One factor muting optimism is finance source availability and tighter credit guidelines.

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ArticlesMay 7, 2018

Cause for Concern: CEOs Take the AFSA Stage

Executives representing leading auto finance sources gathered at the American Financial Services Association’s 2018 conference to discuss the present and future consequences of inflated lease returns, declining used-car values, and rising interest rates.

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ArticlesMay 7, 2018

NADA Seeks Clarity Through Upheaval

NADA Chairman Wes Lutz laid out the association's priorities and touched on a number of pressing topics at the American Financial Services Association (AFSA)’s 2018 Vehicle Finance Conference.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerMay 7, 2018

Bound to Fail

Da Man returns with a message to vehicle manufacturers jumping into the subscription waters: It ain’t gonna happen.

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NewsMay 7, 2018

Equifax: Finance Sources Pull Back From Subprime, Leasing

January saw a significant drop in lease originations, as finance sources placed a greater emphasis on loan incentives, according to Equifax. The firm also reported that subprime accounts fell to their lowest share of the market since 2006.

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