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Fed Raises Interest Rates a Quarter Point

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-1 on March 15 to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 0.75% to 1% — a move that was widely expected.

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

While the industry welcomed the Fed’s 7-3 decision not to raise interest rates a quarter point, market watchers say even a full percentage-point increase wouldn’t impact the current pace of auto sales. The Fed is still expected to raise rates a quarter point by the end of the year.

AFIP Issues Guidance on Reg. Z and M Dollar Thresholds for 2016

The FRB and CFPB announced on Nov. 25 that 2016 dollar thresholds for Reg. Z and M exemptions will remain unchanged from 2015. The AFIP says the accepted practice for processing transactions above the threshold will also remain unchanged.

Industry Analysts Discuss Rate Hike's Impact on Vehicle Sales

The Federal Reserve voted unanimously today to increase its target funds rate by a modest quarter point. One market research firm believes that could cut into sales by 150,000 units.

Senator Proposes Amendment to Reign In ‘Rogue’ CFPB

Proposed last week, an amendment to the Senate’s 2015 Budget Resolution would give Congress oversight of the CFPB, which currently has a budget of about $600 million and operates under the Federal Reserve.

Santander’s Capital Plans Don’t Hold Up to Fed Review

The Federal Reserve has objected to Santander Holdings USA’s capital plans due to widespread deficiencies in governance, internal controls, risk identification and management, as well as other key areas.

NADA Used Car Guide: Credit Conditions to Become 'Slightly Less Favorable'

The NADA Used Car Guide expects credit conditions to become ‘slightly less favorable’ by the end of the year as finance sources take on more risk.

Federal Reserve Investigating CFPB’s Bloated Renovation Costs

The Federal Reserve is looking into costs associated with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's renovation of its headquarters, which have ballooned to three times the original estimate.

Ally Granted Financial Holding Company Status

As a financial holding company, Ally is permitted to engage in a broader range of business activities and can continue to operate its insurance and remarketing businesses as part of its dealer financial services operation.

DOJ Settles Rate Discrimination Suit Against Calif. Dealer

The U.S. Department of Justice settled a lawsuit filed against the former Union Mitsubishi of Los Angeles. The suit claimed the dealer charged non-Asian customers higher interest rate markups.