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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonOctober 16, 2014

Federal Judge Dismisses GAP Coverage Lawsuit

A judge in Maryland dismissed a lawsuit against the Pohanka Auto Group. It alleged that the group’s GAP coverage was “phony” because it did not meet the definition of a debt-cancellation agreement under Maryland law.

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ArticlesOctober 8, 2014

4 Steps to CFPB Compliance

Compliance pros lay out a plan for keeping regulators at bay. If followed, the four-step plan may also help with a dealership’s customer-retention efforts.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2014

Compliance Firm Examines New CFPB Rule

The CFPB has proposed a new rule to oversee larger nonbank auto finance companies for the first time at the federal level. The compliance firm suggests that this could significantly affect compensation policies in dealerships.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonSeptember 18, 2014

CFPB Holds Auto Finance Hearing Following New Rule Proposal

Following an announcement that it would seek supervisory authority over 38 nonbank auto finance companies, the CFPB held a field hearing on the topic in Indiana this morning.

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NewsSeptember 17, 2014

CFPB Proposes New Oversight of Nonbank Auto Finance Companies

The CFPB announced this week a proposed rule that would allow it to oversee about 38 nonbank auto finance companies. The bureau also plans to release a new whitepaper which details the methodology it uses to determine the presence of discrimination in auto lending.

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NewsAugust 28, 2014

Va. Dealer Charged With Selling Illegal Tags

The owner of a Virginia dealership was arrested after authorities discovered that he was selling fake tags that would allow drivers to delay properly registering their vehicle.

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NewsAugust 26, 2014

N.J. Dealer Pleads Guilty to Selling Cars Damaged in Superstorm Sandy

A dealer who acquired clean titles for flood-damaged cars he bought at auction faces up to three years in prison. He must also reimburse the customers who purchased the seven vehicles.

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NewsAugust 26, 2014

USEA Surpasses $1.3 Billion in Loan Payment Transmissions

US Equity Advantage has transmitted more than $1.3 billion in loan payments for its members, while maintaining compliance with the money transmitter requirements related to licensing and bonding in all 50 states.

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ArticlesAugust 14, 2014

Handling Skittish Customers

Asking customers to divulge sensitive information about themselves can sometimes lead to a polarizing exchange between the F&I manager and customer. The magazine’s compliance insider offers a few ways to put customers at ease.

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NewsAugust 7, 2014

NYC Imposes Strict Rule for Used-Car Sales

The city’s Consumer Affairs Department is warning dealers it will issue violations or revoke their licenses to operate if they do not notify consumers who purchased vehicle with unrepaired recall issues.

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