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NewsOctober 24, 2013

OnPoint Drops Buy-Back Requirement

Buy-here, pay-here auto financing company OnPoint launched a new lending program, 30/30, which eliminates the buy-back requirement on repossessed vehicles.

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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 22, 2013

A New Band: GAP Trends

Four-tier GAP programs are gaining traction thanks to current auto finance trends, and dealers who have adopted the pricing structure say they’re leaving less money on the table as a result.

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ArticlesOctober 22, 2013

Kicking into High Gear: Experian Quarterly Update

Finance companies are buying deeper, and car buyers are rewarding them with timely payments. Credit expert breaks down the numbers for the second quarter.

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NewsOctober 1, 2013

Modesto Dealers Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud

Two brothers who owned and operated several California dealerships were sentenced to more than four years in prison and ordered to pay more than $600,000 in restitution for conspiring to commit bank fraud.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2013

Huntington Expands Dealer Finance Business in Iowa

The bank holding company has hired a seasoned team with knowledge of the Iowa market to lead its expansion, company officials report.

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NewsAugust 22, 2013

GoBankingRates.com: Rhode Island Tops 10 Worst States for Financing a New Car

GoBankingRates.com released this week its “10 Worst States for Financing a New Car” list. In the Top 5 were Rhode Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Louisiana.

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NewsJuly 25, 2013

Black Book: Pickups Represent Growth Opportunity for Finance Sources

Compact, mid-size and full-size pickups should offer a strong growth opportunity for auto lenders looking to expand their portfolios, according to data from Black Book Lender Solutions.

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NewsJuly 18, 2013

Ally Exploring Ways to Repay Fed Bailouts

Ally Financial announced Tuesday in a filing with the SEC that it will explore alternatives to repay the Treasury for its $17.2 billion bailouts, according to The Detroit News. Ally must reach a payment agreement with the Feds before it can go forth with its planned IPO.

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NewsJune 25, 2013

House Republicans Call CFPB Agenda a ‘Loss to Consumers’

Thirty-five congressional republicans warn the bureau that reforms it seeks in the auto finance industry could weaken marketplace competition and hurt a consumer’s ability to obtain the best financing terms.

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NewsJune 20, 2013

CFPB’s Hackett to Depart Bureau

A spokesperson with the CFPB confirmed yesterday that Rick Hackett will depart the bureau later this summer. He was hired in May 2011 to oversee installment lending markets, including auto finance.

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