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ArticlesSeptember 18, 2015

House of Straw

The magazine’s from-the-trenches columnist provides a reminder that a straw purchase is a violation of federal law, no matter how willing the buyer and the ‘straw man’ are.

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NewsAugust 18, 2015

Auto Loan Defaults Rise in July

Consumer credit defaults remained relatively stable in July, according to data from S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian. The on exception were auto loans, which showed an increase in defaults.

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NewsAugust 12, 2015

Experian: Auto Loan Balances Grow at Fastest Rate Since 2006

The total dollar volume for outstanding automotive loan balances grew by $92 million from the second quarter of 2014 to the second quarter of 2015, the largest dollar volume growth since 2006, according to a report from Experian Automotive.

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NewsAugust 11, 2015

Auto Loan and Lease Balances Top $1 Trillion, Equifax Reports

The auto finance industry originated nine million auto loans through the first four months of year, totaling $182.9 billion. Equifax said these were the highest levels for this time of year since it began tracking auto finance data.

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NewsJuly 22, 2015

Westlake Customers See Largest Jump in FICO Score, Equifax Finds

Westlake Financial Services was recognized by Equifax as the national auto lender whose subprime customers have seen the highest credit score increase over the term of their loan.

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NewsJuly 9, 2015

Ally to Offer APR, FICO Score and Secure Email for Auto Consumers

Starting July 19, Ally will offer customers direct access to their FICO Scores and APR within their online accounts. The finance source has also launched a secure email feature on its site to help customers send and receive account information and documentation.

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ArticlesJuly 6, 2015

Nothing to Fear

Delinquencies remained in check despite total outstanding auto loan balances rising to an all-time high, signaling a healthy automotive credit climate.

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NewsJune 16, 2015

Sigma Payment Solutions Partners With KISS Concepts Group

KISS Concepts Group’s business development managers will act as the outside sales force for Sigma Payment Solutions’ entire suite of products and services, which includes its pay-by-text and pay-by-phone solutions, automated payment kiosks and online customer payment portal.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJune 10, 2015

CFPB Finalizes Proposal to Oversee Nonbank Auto Finance Companies

The CFPB finalized today its proposal to oversee nonbank auto finance companies. The finalized rule will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonApril 16, 2015

Wells Pulls Back, Chase Sees Thinner Margins

The country’s largest auto lender, Wells Fargo, tempered its auto lending activities in 2015’s first quarter, with new originations down 10% from the previous year. Also reporting was J.P. Morgan Chase, which increased originations by 9%.

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