The AFIP’s executive director says it’s time to say goodbye and good riddance to a relic of F&I’s past. He explains why ‘a little wiggle room’ hurts new-car gross and puts sales at risk.
Read More →For the second time, the bureau rejected the association’s request for internal documents acknowledging the agency’s intent to regulate the auto finance market through enforcement action, and eschewed evidence that its methods for estimating disparate impact were deeply flawed.
Read More →AFIP’s executive director reminds us why the word “best” should be avoided when discussing financing or lease rates with customers.
Read More →Last week, the NADA announced a new fair lending compliance policy and program designed to help dealers cope with growing pressure from regulators like the CFPB.
Read More →According to the latest report from Experian Automotive, interest rates for auto loans fell to an all-time low in the third quarter, while the average amount financed reached its highest level since 2008.
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With strong sales driven by low interest rates and on-time payments, 2011 finished with a bang.
Read More →Experian Automotive announced that the automotive loan market showed continued improvement, with interest rates for new- and used-vehicle loans at their lowest levels since 2008.
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The magazine’s reader survey reveals that average profit per new vehicle retailed still hovers around $800, and that F&I managers are averaging approximately two products per deal.
Read More →Toyota, Lexus and their respective finance divisions announced they are offering special APRs and rebates to qualified military personnel and inactive reserves looking to purchase a new car.
Read More →Ally Financial announced that its Ally Buyer’s Choice program will be in 17 states by Dec. 12.
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