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NewsFebruary 26, 2015

Santander Agrees to $9.35 Million DOJ Settlement

Santander has agreed to settle charges that it illegally repossessed more than a thousand cars it financed for active service members over a five-year period.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 25, 2015

JPMorgan, DOJ Engaged in Discussions About 'Potent Statistical Disparities'

The finance source revealed in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice about the possibility that minorities are paying higher rates for auto loans.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 24, 2015

CPS CEO: Finance Source Ahead of the Compliance Curve

Consumer Portfolio Services CEO Charles Bradley laid out the lender’s compliance efforts during a quarterly earnings call last week. The finance source’s subprime lending activities are currently being investigated by Department of Justice.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2015

N.C. Dealerships Reach $225K Settlement in Predatory Loan Case

Two used-car dealerships and their owner reached a settlement this month with the Department of Justice and the state attorney general. The settlement resolves a lawsuit that alleged the dealerships charged African American buyers more for loans and repossessed vehicles without reasonable notice.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2015

CPS Subpoenaed By DOJ

This month, the Department of Justice issued a subpoena to Consumer Portfolio Services requiring the finance source to turn over documents related to subprime auto finance.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonDecember 16, 2014

Credit Acceptance Subpoenaed by DOJ

Credit Acceptance has received a civil investigative subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice, which requested that the finance company produce certain documents related to subprime auto lending.

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NewsDecember 12, 2014

FTC Takes Action Against Two Dealer Groups for Deceptive Advertising

The FTC took action against two dealer groups it targeted in 2012 for deceptive advertising. They were charged with violating the FTC's orders prohibiting them from deceptively advertising the cost of financing or leasing a car.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonDecember 1, 2014

Toyota's Captive Issues Statement Regarding CFPB, DOJ Allegations

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation issued a statement to F&I and Showroom regarding last week’s regulatory filing. It revealed that the CFPB and the DOJ are alleging that the captive’s practices in the auto finance sector have resulted in the discriminatory pricing of auto loans.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonJune 9, 2014

7 Financial Organizations Back Disparate Impact Amendment

Seven financial organizations issued a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives on May 29 in support of an amendment to an appropriations bill that would limit Justice Department litigation relying on the disparate impact theory of discrimination.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonMay 15, 2014

DOJ Investigating Fifth Third Bank’s Auto Lending Practices

Fifth Third Bancorp revealed in a regulatory filing this month that its indirect auto loan portfolio is being examined by the Department of Justice to determine whether the finance source engaged in discriminatory practices.

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