Bank Of America Selling Auto Loan Bonds

September 8, 2009

In a recent announcement, the Bank of America Corporation has said that it plans to sell those bonds that are backed by auto loans and eligible for a special program offered by the Federal Reserve that would reinvigorate weak lending markets. Read more

U.S. Automakers’ Small-Car Output May Outstrip Demand

September 4, 2009

Big automakers, GM, Ford, and Chrysler are taking advantage of government incentives to design and build more fuel-efficient models, and are prepared to increase small-car production capacity by 63% by 2015, a move that may go well beyond the projected customer demands. Read more

GM Expected To Continue Leasing New Cars

August 4, 2009

Well, it’s official. General Motors, as well as its lending affiliate, GMAC, are expected to resume vehicle leasing as soon as August 1 following a yearlong suspension of all participation in the leasing markets. Read more

Auto Loan-Backed Proposals Make Majority of 2009 Issuance

July 30, 2009

It looks like those bonds that are back by auto loans constitute the larger portion of the asset-backed deals that have been issued so far this year. Read more

Carmakers Benefit From New Congressional $25 Billion Loan Program

July 8, 2009

An announcement is being made by the Obama administration that would offer more details regarding a $25 billion loan program that would help automakers like Ford Motors, Tesla Motors, and Nissan reorganize their factories to produce innovative vehicles. These companies would be among the first beneficiaries. Read more

Lear Corp Filling Chapter Eleven Bankruptcy

July 3, 2009

In a report originally filed by the New York Post on June 25, it looks like the Lear Corporation is preparing to file for Chapter Eleven bankruptcy. Read more

SBA To Offer Loans To Auto Dealers

June 17, 2009

Starting July 1, the Small Business Administration is plans to give automobile, recreational vehicle, and boat dealers government-guaranteed loans so they can restock their inventories. Read more

Consumer Legislation Makes Auto Financing More Restrictive

June 15, 2009

A new piece legislation called the Consumer Credit Fairness Act is being presented in Congress that may carry serious consequences for auto financing lenders. Should the bill be passed into law, it would also affect the used car market, a sector that has already taken a serious hit the previous year due to the exorbitant gasoline prices. Read more

Is Now A Good Time To Get New Vehicle Financing

June 12, 2009

Big name automakers General Motors and Chrysler have both made recent announcements concerning their moves to reduce the number of dealerships across the United States. According to estimates, GM plans to close 1,100 sites while Chrysler has said it would close 789 dealerships. Read more

Federal Government Gives GMAC $7.5 Billion

June 8, 2009

In a recent move, the Treasury Department has injected an additional $7.5 billion into ailing auto loan financer GMAC to shore up a capital shortage while also maintaining its obligations to GM and Chrysler car buyers. Read more

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