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Auto Loans are loans made to individuals in order to purchase an automobile. The terms and conditions for repayment of a loan, including the finance charge or interest rate, are specified in a loan agreement. These loans are made through banks or finance companies, and the vehicle against which the loan is made serves as the collateral.

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Featured Council Members

GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists

Scott Carnahan, General Partner, Carnahan Black Pearl LP

Scott CarnahanWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

General PartnerCarnahan Black Pearl LP

Richard Block, Professor, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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ProfessorMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

David Selke, Vice President, Client Services Manager, AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.

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Vice President, Client Services ManagerAFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.

James McMahon, President, JM Bear Advisors

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PresidentJM Bear Advisors

Raj Mehra, President & Founder, Chelsea Advisory Services

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President & FounderChelsea Advisory Services

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Study Groups

Study groups are populations of experts knowledgeable on specific sub-topics within a broader industry

Study Group Name No. Members
Auto Loan Experts (US) 43
Auto Finance Experts 83
Student Loan Consolidation Experts 21
Student Lending Consultants 25
Sub-Prime Lending Experts 590

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Recent News Analyses

News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations

CRE Loan Losses Mount

October 15, 2009

U.S. Will Set Guidelines to Modify Commercial Real-Estate Loans | www.bloomberg.com

Commercial Real Estate loan losses pose a significant risk at FDIC insured institutions, according to Sheila Bair, Chair of the FDIC.Commercial property loans are behind many of the 123 bank failures of the past two years.

Auto Sales Getting Closer To The "New Normal?"

November 4, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Ford, GM U.S. Sales Rose in October, Chrysler's Fell 30% | online.wsj.com

With the exception of Chrysler, most major automakers saw improved U.S. sales in October. Hopefully, these results suggest the beginning of a return to what most analysts predict will be a "new normal" SAAR of 13 million vehicles.

Auto Sales In October Seen At Pre-Clunker Levels

October 27, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Ford Gains While Rivals Falter | online.wsj.com

With another week on the books, October auto sales look to be on track for a SAAR in the low 10 million range.

The Auto Industry: The Best years Are Still To Come

October 15, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Auto Sector Puts brakes On Retail sales | online.wsj.com

Reports of the auto industry's death, and even the perception of decline are greatly exaggerated. Look beyond its current challenges and you can see increasing levels of productivity and innovation. And, most important of all, a wave of accelerating economic development in many countries that will,...

Global Auto Sales: 2009 Is Done, Get Ready For 2011

October 19, 2009

Jack Sayer, Managing Partner, Sayer Partners LLC

Toyota Aims To Keep Sales Strong As Subsidies End | online.wsj.com

The beginning of a significant revival in auto sales will start in 2011. Global sales of new light vehicles are forecasted to reach 60.8 million units, an 11% increase over 2010. This will finally bring the global industry back to 2008 demand levels.

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