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Newsby Gregory ArroyoOctober 31, 2013

GM Financial Resists Market Share Race

GM Financial reported this week a decrease of about $200 million in North American consumer loan originations for the quarter. But there’s a reason for that, says the company’s chief executive.

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ArticlesOctober 10, 2012

Back on Track

Below-prime financing surpassed pre-recession levels in the second quarter. But is this trend dangerous for the future health of auto finance?

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NewsAugust 24, 2012

Subprime Approvals Up, But Off Pre-Recession Pace

Subprime approvals are climbing, which could bode well for the rest of the year. But dealers will have to beef up their marketing to get more buyers off the sidelines.

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Mad Marvby Marv EleazerAugust 5, 2011

Call On ‘Line 5’

After hearing what one finance executive said about financing back-end products, the magazine’s front-line columnist decides to delve into the root of the dreaded ‘Line 5’ call.

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NewsNovember 8, 2010

Consumer Borrowing Increases in September

Consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 1.1 percent, or $2.1 billion, in September, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report.

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NewsOctober 12, 2010

Interest Rates Drop in August, Federal Reserve Says

Consumer credit decreased at an annual rate of 1.7 percent in August, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report.

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NewsJuly 13, 2010

Consumers Continue to Tighten Purse Strings, Reveals Fed Report

Borrowing among U.S. consumers fell for the fourth straight month in May, dipping by 4.5 percent, according to the Federal Reserve.

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NewsJune 7, 2010

Interest Rates Drop for Second Consecutive Month, Federal Reserve Says

Consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 0.5 percent in April, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report.

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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoJune 1, 2010

Where Do You Stand?

The F&I Forum comes up with a starting point for finance reform. The editor offers his opinion as well.

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NewsMay 11, 2010

Consumer Credit Rises; Interest Rates Dip, Federal Reserve Says

Consumer credit rebounded in March to an annual rate of 1 percent after it decreased in February to an annual rate of 3 percent, according to the Federal Reserve’s monthly report.

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