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ArticlesNovember 14, 2015

R.I.P. Payment Packing

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.

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NewsNovember 10, 2015

CFPB Again Rejects NADA's FOIA Request

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.

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ArticlesJanuary 16, 2015

‘Best’ Is Not Always Best

AFIP’s executive director reminds us why the word “best” should be avoided when discussing financing or lease rates with customers.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonJanuary 28, 2014

NADA Launches Fair Credit Compliance Policy and Program

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.

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NewsDecember 5, 2013

Experian: Auto Loan Interest Rates Fall to All-Time Low

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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ArticlesApril 13, 2012

A Driving Force

With strong sales driven by low interest rates and on-time payments, 2011 finished with a bang.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2012

Interest Rates at Lowest Levels Since 2008, Experian Reports

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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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoJanuary 17, 2012

Tracking F&I Performance

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.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2012

Toyota, Lexus Offer Special Military Financing Program

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.

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NewsDecember 1, 2011

Ally Expands Buyer’s Choice to 12 Additional States

Ally Financial announced that its Ally Buyer’s Choice program will be in 17 states by Dec. 12.

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