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Newsby Gregory ArroyoDecember 20, 2017

UPDATED: Core F&I Product Could Put Some Auto Finance Deals Under Military Lending Act’s Requirements

Based on an interpretive rule issued by the Defense Department on Dec. 14, including credit-protection products like GAP in a servicemember’s vehicle finance contract could subject it to a slew of restrictions and requirements under the Military Lending Act (MLA).

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Articlesby Tariq KamalDecember 5, 2017

Perfect Storm

Industry Summit’s executive panel convened to discuss and debate the effects of Hurricane Harvey, the status of the used-car and subprime markets, the GM mandate, and the digitization of the F&I process.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoNovember 15, 2017

F&I Dealer of the Year: Mr. D's Way

When F&I Dealer of the Year Mike Dunnahoo arrived in Abilene, Texas, 18 years ago, he didn’t just take over a dealership, he adopted a community.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoOctober 11, 2017

Ally Takes Control of GAP Refunds

The finance source’s new policy took effect days before new allegations surfaced that Wells Fargo failed to deliver GAP refunds to borrowers. It states that Ally — not dealers — will directly refund the unearned portion of GAP waivers and insurance to borrowers within 45 days of the paid-in-full date.

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Newsby Tariq KamalAugust 8, 2017

Mind the GAP: Wells Fargo Faces New Charges

Wells Fargo has once again found itself under regulatory scrutiny following an internal review and external inquiry that may have uncovered funds owed to car buyers who purchased GAP and paid their loans off early.

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NewsJuly 14, 2017

PALS Session to Bridge Gap Between Lenders, Product Providers

F&I Express’ Brian Reed will lead a presentation designed to establish improved lines of communication between leading executives in the auto finance and F&I product provider segments.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 13, 2017

Three States Pass GAP Laws

The Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance, a lobbying group made up of GAP providers, administrators and finance sources, was instrumental in getting two of the three laws passed — the most recent state to adopt its model act being Maine.

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Articlesby Tom HudsonJuly 7, 2017

A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

The magazine’s legal wiz reminds dealers and F&I pros why it’s wise to assume every customer knows the bad compliance practices you should have outlawed years ago.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerJuly 7, 2017

Doing Our Part

After a little birdwatching with Mrs. Marv, His Madness is reminded of the critical role F&I managers play in the development of showroom salespeople.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoMarch 9, 2017

Rising GAP Claims Reveal Troubling Trends

GAP rates are on the rise. Insiders say dealers should welcome the increases, adding that the performance of this core F&I product points to a severe slowdown in the next 24 months.

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