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Newsby Gregory ArroyoAugust 2, 2018

FTC Charges Arizona Group With Falsifying Incomes on Consumer Credit Apps

According to the regulator, this was the FTC’s first action alleging income falsification by dealerships. Charged are the owners of Tate’s Auto Group, which operates four dealerships in Arizona and New Mexico, near the border of the Navajo Nation.

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NewsJuly 26, 2018

Wells Fargo to Begin Growing Auto Loan Portfolio by Mid-2019

Wells Fargo's continued runoff of its auto loan portfolio resulted in a $10.3 billion year-over-year decline in auto loan balances in the second quarter, but executives said the bank is positioned to begin growing its auto finance business once again.

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NewsJuly 23, 2018

Industry Summit Panel to Examine Industry’s Digital Transformation

Industry Summit’s annual ‘From the Boardroom’ session will feature executives from F&I product providers and software firms, who will tackle the big questions facing F&I offices as the industry continues to push for a more digitized car-buying experience.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 12, 2018

FTC, 12 Partner Agencies Conduct Used Car Rule Compliance Sweep

The compliance sweep, which took place in seven states, is the first since the agency's new Used Car Rule took effect earlier this year. Dealers who failed to comply could face penalties of up to $41,484 per violation.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 9, 2018

CFPB Official Who Sued Trump Resigns, Drops Suit

The CFPB official who went to court last year after Trump appointed Mick Mulvaney as acting director announced on Friday she is leaving the embattled regulator. In a tweet, her attorney said the CFPB official is also dropping her legal fight to be the regulator's acting director.

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NewsJuly 9, 2018

NY AG: Brooklyn Dealership Targeted Non-English Speakers

Bay Ridge Honda has agreed to pay $423,000 in restitution and penalties to settle charges of deceptive acts and practices that followed dozens of complaints from aggrieved customers, many of whom are non-English speakers.

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Articlesby Lloyd TrushelJuly 3, 2018

F&I’s Need for Nobility

With 78% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, F&I insider says it’s time for F&I producers to change their approach.

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NewsJuly 3, 2018

KPA Acquires Auto Advisory Services Inc.

The acquisition of the F&I audit services firm enables KPA to become a single source for automotive compliance. The transaction closed on May 31.

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NewsJune 20, 2018

EFG Companies: Dealers Must Embrace Industry Paradigm Shift

EFG Companies CEO John Pappanastos said digital buying habits, millennial and Gen Z consumers, and women are forcing industry change dealers must embrace.

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NewsJune 12, 2018

Webinar: Gil Van Over to Tackle Compliance Issues on the Road to the Sale

Compliance expert Gil Van Over will deliver Part Two of F&I and Showroom’s compliance webinar series, “CFPB Defanged: Rise of the eDealership.” The webinar is scheduled for July 11 at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET.

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