Title processing in the automotive industry refers to the legal and administrative procedures involved in transferring ownership of a vehicle from one party to another. It is a crucial aspect of any vehicle transaction, whether it involves buying, selling, or transferring ownership for other reasons. Continue reading to learn more from the team at Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana.
If your bank or finance company is processing a high volume of secured auto loans, the team at Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana can lend a helping hand with our UCC filing services. Depending on the circumstances, four different UCC forms must be accurately completed and filed. Let’s examine these documents and what each means for your commercial lending business.1. UCC-1 Financing StatementThe UCC-1, also known as a Financing Statement, is a public notice filed by the lender that states their interest and legal right to the debtor’s collateral if the debtor should default on the loan. When you approve a vehicle loan for one of your commercial customers, a UCC-1 solidifies your right to ownership of the vehicle if the customer cannot pay the loan in full. 2. UCC-3 Financing Statement AmendmentA UCC-3 is filed when any changes to the original UCC-1 need to be made, such as:Termination: The debtor … Continued
When one of your customers pays off their vehicle loan, it’s time for an updated replacement title to be sent to your customer. Thankfully, Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana has decades of experience navigating the vehicle title process and working with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) across all 50 states. Let’s break down this often cumbersome process to see how our team of experts can make it easier for you.New Replacement TitleWhen a customer pays off their car loan, the title must be replaced to reflect the customer as the new owner. This process depends entirely on whether your customer lives in a non-holding state or a holding state. In either state, your finance department will work with the DMV to have a new replacement title sent to the customer.Process for Non-Holding StatesIn non-holding states, the borrower is listed on the car title as the primary owner. Most borrowers … Continued
Almost every finance company or bank offers financing for vehicles like cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. If you’d like to expand your business and appeal to a wider variety of customers, you may want to consider adding heavy-duty equipment financing to your product options. Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana assists many lenders with heavy-duty equipment title services. There is a multitude of benefits to providing this popular financial service, such as finance options for agricultural business owners, expansion of your customer base, and an investment source for local business owners.Financing Options that Appeal to Business OwnersYou can grow your customer base by offering finance options for agricultural business owners and other similar industries. Most farmers and ranchers have a need for heavy equipment, but they may not have the means to purchase industrial-strength machines. By offering heavy equipment financing or heavy equipment leasing, you can grow your business and assist … Continued
As a vehicle finance company, you probably process hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicle titles each year. At Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana, we perform several title services for both automotive dealerships and finance companies like yours. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed by more work than you can handle, give us a call. We can take care of these four title services, plus many more.
Whether you are a finance company, bank, or car dealership, there are many things to know when it comes to automotive title processing. When it comes to guidelines and regulations of the automotive industry, Consolidated Automotive Services of Indiana is always up to date with the latest changes so you don’t have to!We save businesses time while keeping their expenses in check by using our 35 years of collective experience to seamlessly handle the management and fulfillment of lien satisfactions, duplicate title requests, title maintenance, and more. Our staff looks forward to guiding you in finding the best solutions for all of your title and lien placement needs.