John Sternal's Blog – September 2014 Archive (6)

IN ONLINE CAR MATCHMAKING, MEN ARE MORE EXPRESSIVE THAN WOMEN

In the world of online matchmaking, women express their inner feelings through their online ads more so than men. In the world of online “car matchmaking”, not so much. An analysis of gender-specific online “car ads” by national car leasing marketplace, Swapalease.com, finds that men are more expressive when it comes to details of the cars they’re trying to pair up with others.



The nationwide online marketplace helps match people wanting out of their car lease with others around…

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Added by John Sternal on September 30, 2014 at 1:27pm — No Comments

BLACK BOOK LENDER SOLUTIONS EXPANDS ROSTER OF LOAN ORIGINATION SYSTEM PROVIDERS

Black Book announces the integration of its vehicle valuation data into a number of today’s leading providers of loan origination systems used by auto lenders. Recent integrations include Credex, Compass Technologies and FNI (Financial Network Inc.).



This continued expansion of Black Book data throughout industry loan origination systems allows lending decisions to be made in less time and with lower costs, thus accelerating the approval process. These operational efficiencies,…

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Added by John Sternal on September 30, 2014 at 9:31am — No Comments

PRICES ON DOMESTIC AUTO LEASES DISCOUNTED MOST IN SEPTEMBER ACCORDING TO WANTALEASE.COM

Wantalease.com, the nation’s first online car lease marketplace for new car lease deals, reports domestic auto leases are seeing the largest price drops during September. Seven of the top ten popular lease vehicles with the biggest price drops in September are from Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford and Buick, with prices discounted as much as 46% from the previous month.



Wantalease.com is the nation’s first online destination for new car lease deals, and it is a sister marketplace to…

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Added by John Sternal on September 24, 2014 at 4:58pm — No Comments

SHORT-TERM TRUCK LEASES IN DEMAND BECAUSE OF STRONG EQUITY POSITION

Can you actually profit off your lease? You can, but it would likely need to be a truck. Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest online car lease marketplace, believes lessees in certain trucks still hold a positive equity position with a few months left in the term. In fact, the company believes it is a large reason why demand has increased for truck leases with less than eight months on the contract.



Compact SUVs and all Pickup trucks have held strong pricing positions through the…

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Added by John Sternal on September 16, 2014 at 9:51am — No Comments

Time For National Pre-Leased Program?

Is it time the auto industry got serious about a used lease program that mirrors the effectiveness of the CPO programs? Scot Hall, EVP at Swapalease.com, who has been talking about the need for a used lease program, especially based on recent trends in the auto industry:

  • The appetite for leasing is now past 25% of sales according to Experian and is nearing all-time high levels
  • Industry insiders say…
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Added by John Sternal on September 9, 2014 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

In Leasing, U.S. Car Dealers Should Follow Canada's Lead

When it comes to lease programs, should U.S. Auto dealers take a page out of the Canadian dealer model? National car lease marketplace, Swapalease.com, works with customers in both countries and observed key differences in how lease programs are structured, with particular emphasis on the transfer of ownership elements between individuals:

  • Higher lease penetration rate in Canada, upwards of 40% on many vehicles (cars are also more expensive there)
  • Leasing transfers…
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Added by John Sternal on September 3, 2014 at 11:10am — No Comments

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