Fed Reserve, CFPB Leave TILA, CLA Dollar Thresholds the Same for 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The dollar thresholds in the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)’s Reg. Z and the Consumer Leasing Act (CLA)’s Reg. M for exempt consumer credit transaction will remain at $54,600 for 2017, the Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Nov. 23. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer ... Read More »

Ford Credit Now Offering 84-Month Financing

DEARBORN, Mich. — In a dealer bulletin obtained by F&I and Showroom magazine, Ford Motor Credit announced the availability of 84-month financing on new retail and subvented rate contracts. The 84-month program, which allows for maximum interest rate markup of 100 basis points on standard contracts, is only available to car buyers with FICO scores at and ... Read More »

Experian: More Consumers Turning to Leasing, Used Vehicles

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The average amount financed and the average monthly payment for new vehicles financed during 2015’s end-of-year quarter rose to record levels, according to Experian Automotive. But those weren’t the only records set during the period. The credit reporting agency reported today that the average amount financed for a new vehicle in the ... Read More »

Asbury Secures $900 Million Credit Facility