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Reinventing Loyalty: 4 Companies Transforming the Customer Experience

From the December issue: Customer experience is seen as the key to attracting and retaining consumers in an increasingly digital world. Unfortunately, providing quick and easy interaction has not been auto financing’s strong point. Historically, car buyers have been left feeling overwhelmed with paperwork, confused by ancillary products, and exhausted from negotiating price options. However, […]

Nicole Casperson and Monica Melton
December 11, 2018
Features, Innovation & Technology, Risk Management, Sales & Marketing

Xchange Leasing May Not Be Shuttered as Uber Still Pursues Buyers

Uber Technologies Inc.’s Xchange Leasing program may not be out of the game yet, Auto Finance News has learned. After months of losing money — and weeks of speculation — Uber announced yesterday that it was beginning to wind down its subprime leasing program in the U.S. market. But the rideshare company is still pursuing […]

Emma Sandler
October 3, 2017
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How Lenders Are Preparing for an Autonomous Future

In the past year, mobility has become a crucial innovation driver of the automotive industry, and auto finance — as a result — will experience an overhaul as the industry continues to be disrupted. One of the most notable transformations will stem from autonomous cars, which are increasingly signaling a subscription carshare future. Grayson Brulte, […]

Credit Card Companies Boost Interest in Mobility Finance

Mastercard is expanding its relationship with General Motors Co., to allow for online payments for multiple services — including Maven carsharing — evidencing that credit card companies are beginning to understand that mobility finance is the next frontier for revenue. And those companies that do not collaborate with mobility services will be behind the times, Grayson Brulte, president of Brulte & Co., told Mobility Finance. […]

Subvention in Jeopardy as Carshare Signals ‘Subscription’ Financing

Financial incentives have been one of the most powerful tools for manufacturers to boost sales and finance volume for years, and in the past, OEMs have relied heavily on their captive finance arms to help make these promotions happen. That might end soon. “You will see OEMs that will say, ‘Hey, if you stay with […]

Why low balance letters are not working

Regardless of the industry, there comes a time when certain business practices are followed even though they aren’t the most efficient or most profitable. The legendary Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer of computer programming, used to say that the most dangerous phrase in any language is, “We’ve always done it this way.” The auto […]

Aclaró releases EcoSystem 3.0, adds new board member

Aclaró, which provides disruptive technologies to the automotive, financial and government sectors, has released Aclaró EcoSystem 3.0 (ES 3.0), a game-changing toolset for vehicle purchasers, lenders and dealers, and added a new member to its board. With these announcements, the artificial intelligence software company continues the rapid advancement toward its overarching mission of helping lenders, […]

Compliance considerations when buying and selling customer leads

As an auto lender, you’re likely aware of the due diligence required when purchasing consumer leads. Lenders must exercise the same diligence when referring — or selling — declined leads downstream. Purchasing customer leads via referral programs has adapted as technology has allowed online lenders to communicate instantaneously with potential customers. Due to the nature […]

An inside look at 2 new credit scoring models

Ever since the concept of loaning money was conceived, lenders have been trying to find the ideal way to predict who will pay them back and who will default. Over time, methods for evaluating the likelihood of borrower repayment progressed from individual human judgment calls to more objective credit bureaus and reports. Today, scores often […]

Tech Partnerships Help Drive Digital Transformation in Auto Finance

Aclaro, a company that develops tools for companies in the automotive industry, recently announced game-changing news that validates its mission of helping small, scrappy dealerships compete with larger competitors. As part of its efforts to deliver five-star service for its clients, Aclaro joined the Microsoft Partner Network, allowing the company to continue building its business […]

How Lenders Should Leverage the Power and Promise of Artificial Intelligence

Technology does not wait for rules or regulations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. The potential profit associated with fintech speeds up innovation, but it also increases the risk of implementing machine intelligence without assessing potential hazards. Simply put, we do not understand how some machines solve problems with deep learning algorithms. This risk can […]

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Tag Archives: Brulte and Company

Reinventing Loyalty: 4 Companies Transforming the Customer Experience

Xchange Leasing May Not Be Shuttered as Uber Still Pursues Buyers

How Lenders Are Preparing for an Autonomous Future

Credit Card Companies Boost Interest in Mobility Finance

Subvention in Jeopardy as Carshare Signals ‘Subscription’ Financing

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