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Legaslative News
  • Durbin Bill Would Mandate Mortgage Write Downs
    November 20, 2008

  • Sen. Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) bankruptcy reform bill has been broadened to require servicers to use the FHA Hope for Homeowners program for borrowers who meet the qualification requirements.

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Upcoming Events  
Vehicle Finance Conference and Exposition
13th Vehicle Finance Conference & Exposition
January 21 - January 23, 2009
New Orleans, LA

AFSA Law Committee Meeting
January 25 - January 27, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona

AFSA SGA Committee Meeting
January 26 - January 28, 2009
Phoenix, Arizona

News Releases  
AFSA Adopts Principles (PDF) November 21, 2008

Smart Credit Card Strategies for the '08 Holiday Season (PDF) November 20, 2008

CEO Panel to Focus on Vehicle Finance Industry's Challenges (PDF) November 18, 2008

Banks Should Receive CRA Credit for Helping Finance Companies Provide Workouts, Says AFSA (PDF) November 14, 2008

AFSA Statement on HUD's Final RESPA Rule (PDF) November 12, 2008

AFSA Supports Sen. Mikulski's Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Proposal (PDF) November 12, 2008

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation Executive Installed as AFSA Chairman (PDF) November 5, 2008

Three Executives Honored with AFSA's Distinguished Service Award (PDF) October 28, 2008

AFSA Statement on House Passage of Financial Rescue Plan (PDF) October 3, 2008

James Carville and Mary Matalin to Headline AFSA's '09 Vehicle Finance Conference (PDF) September 29, 2008

Resources
Making the most of your Associate Membership
Webinar detailing how your organization can maximize the benefits of AFSA Associate Membership Presented by Marguerite Watanabe, AFSA Associate Board Chair, Connections Insights and Sheilah Harrison, AFSA Vice President, Membership Services.


Committee Brochure Committee Brochure (PDF)
This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of AFSA’s 12 CIPs, answers frequently asked questions about participating in a committee and includes an application to join a committee.


Understanding Vehicle Financing Understanding Vehicle Financing
This brochure, prepared in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), provides information to help consumers learn about dealership finances. A Spanish version of the brochure is also available