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Susan Tompor: Consumers unsure about credit score – Detroit Free Press

Susan Tompor: Consumers unsure about credit scoreDetroit Free PressWhen it comes to whether you're married or not, a joint credit card could influence a score, too. If your spouse charges too much or doesn't pay the bills, for example, your score would be hurt if you're on a joint account. Co-signed accounts for auto …and [...]

Bankruptcy aims to free Ally of bad mortgage assets after auto rescue – Detroit Free Press

Bankruptcy aims to free Ally of bad mortgage assets after auto rescueDetroit Free PressThe bankruptcy, which does not include Ally's core auto finance and online banking operations, is a painful step designed to free Ally's profitable business from the burden of ResCap's bad mortgage assets. "It is clear to me this is part of a [...]

Bankruptcy aims to free Ally of bad mortgage assets after auto rescue – Detroit Free Press

Bankruptcy aims to free Ally of bad mortgage assets after auto rescueDetroit Free PressAlly Financial was founded in 1919 as the General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC), a provider of financing to automotive customers. Over the years, GMAC expanded into insurance, direct banking, mortgage operations and commercial finance.Ally Financial's mortgage unit nears bankruptcy: sourcesChicago TribuneUnit of [...]

Guest commentary: ‘Generation Why?’ searches for hope in job market – Detroit Free Press

Guest commentary: 'Generation Why?' searches for hope in job marketDetroit Free PressJobs are scarce for everyone, especially here in Michigan. I was raised in a town where nearly everyone's job depended on the auto industry. When companies began laying off workers in 2007, the financial security of the community, including that of my … Auto [...]

Chrysler tells lender Ally it will end relationship next year – Detroit Free Press

Chrysler tells lender Ally it will end relationship next yearDetroit Free PressBy Brent Snavely Chrysler said today that it notified Ally Financial that it does not plan renew its relationship with the auto financing lender after it expires in on April 30, 2013. Under Chrysler's existing agreement with Ally the automaker is …and more » Auto [...]

Detroit drivers may see insurance cuts – The Detroit News

Detroit drivers may see insurance cutsThe Detroit NewsAfter years in judicial system, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July of 2010 that insurance companies can consider credit scores when setting the auto premiums. Months ago, Gov. Rick Snyder's administration asked the Office of Financial and … Auto Finance Companies For Bad Credit – Google News

Students amass mountain of debt as default rates continue to climb – The Detroit News

Alton Daily News Students amass mountain of debt as default rates continue to climbThe Detroit NewsRecent reports show that student loans are on track this year to exceed $ 1 trillion — more than credit and auto loans. Meanwhile, default rates have climbed. "Student debt has (been) growing for some time," said Lauren Asher, president [...]

Chrysler considering financing options other than Ally Financial – Detroit Free Press

HispanicBusiness.com Chrysler considering financing options other than Ally FinancialDetroit Free PressBigland's comments follow reports that the US Treasury Department, which owns 74% of Ally, is pushing for a breakup and sale of the company's assets. One possibility is to sell Ally's auto finance business back to General Motors.Chrysler: No decision on extending Ally relationshipThe Detroit [...]

Dealer council co-chair confident in Ally leadership – Detroit Free Press

Dealer council co-chair confident in Ally leadershipDetroit Free PressBy Katherine Yung The co-chair of General Motors' National Dealer Council said in a recent interview that he doesn't see Detroit-based Ally Financial selling its auto finance business and would be surprised if there was a sale.Chrysler dealers support automaker's bidgulfnews.comall 2 news articles » Capital One Auto [...]

Tom Walsh: Detroit financial crisis gets compared to the auto industry, too – Detroit Free Press

Tom Walsh: Detroit financial crisis gets compared to the auto industry, tooDetroit Free PressFinancial review team declares emergency for Detro…: Detroit's financial review team declared that the city is under a financial emergency and no consent agreement between the city and state has been adopted. During the meeting, outbursts and singing …and more » Auto Finance [...]