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ArticlesAugust 19, 2020

Digital Adoption In an Uncertain World: How Auto Lenders Can Evolve Collections for a Better Customer Experience

Borrowers and lenders alike are wondering who has the capacity to pay and how resilient is this capacity? Institutions that make the most of insight, simulated analysis and strategic action delivered via omni-channel functionality will establish disproportionate resilience in these uncertain times.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalMay 8, 2019

F&I Is Stronger Than Ever

Fears that F&I would fall victim to advancing technology and bad press appear unfounded as the segment continues to perform for dealers and car buyers.

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Newsby Tariq KamalApril 16, 2019

NADA: F&I Income, Penetration Rates Remain Strong

Despite escalating new-car prices and plateauing sales, NADA analysts report little change to American dealers’ per-copy average, penetration rates, and F&I income as a percentage of gross profit in 2018.

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NewsMarch 7, 2018

Westlake Launches New Prime Program

Executives say the new program, which is designed for car buyers with a 750 FICO or better, is part of the finance source's push to become a one-stop shop for every dealership.

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NewsJune 9, 2016

TransUnion, FICO Team Up on New Credit Scoring System

Based on TransUnion’s CreditVision trended data, FICO Auto Score 9 XT is specifically designed for the auto finance marketplace. The scoring system ignores paid off collection agency accounts, separates unpaid nonmedical accounts that have gone into collection from unpaid medical accounts in collections, and provides a deeper dive into consumer behaviors.

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NewsMarch 10, 2016

FICO Survey: Millennials Prefer to Avoid the F&I Office

Results of a survey conducted by FICO revealed that Millennials still seek the freedom and the convenience of owning their own car. They just don't want to finance their next purchase through a dealership.

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ArticlesMarch 4, 2016

How Dare You!

Issuing adverse action notices for every deal can result in righteous indignation from prime-credit customers. AFIP chief offers a primer on when to send notices and when to keep them to yourself.

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NewsAugust 19, 2015

CU Direct to Launch Custom Auto-Loan Risk Score

Designed by FICO, CU Direct Connect’s new auto-loan risk score will help credit unions make more profitable auto-lending decisions. The new feature will be available in 2015’s third quarter.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2015

Ally to Make FICO Scores Available to Customers

Ally Financial Inc. will begin piloting in February a new program designed to provide customers with free access to their FICO score. The company expects to fully launch the new service this summer.

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NewsMay 2, 2013

Gov. Cuomo to Credit Reporting Agencies: Protect Sandy Victims

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is demanding that credit bureaus give special allowances for Hurricane Sandy victims. The credit reporting agencies, however, say they are already doing their part.

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