13TH ANNUAL NON-PRIME AUTO FINANCING CONFERENCE

Hanover, MD (May 15, 2009) --- The National Automotive Finance (NAF) Association's 13th annual Auto Financing Conference will be held June 3 to 5, 2009 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth.

"No industry is suffering more right now than the auto industry," says Jack Tracey, NAF Association's executive director. "This year's conference takes action. Sessions will provide solid information and point to solutions."

This year's theme, Weathering the 2009 Economy, echoes Tracey's words. Informed views of where the non-prime auto finance industry is headed are provided by JD Power and Associates, Standard & Poor's, National Auto Dealers Association, Manheim and a panel of CEOs from institutions that offer non-prime financing.

Practical solutions are found in sessions on new collections technology, a panel discussion of operations issues and a unique session on stress testing an institution's risk management. A panel of legal experts update regulations that have an impact on auto dealer, including Red Flags Rules and bankruptcy issues.

BenchMark Consulting International will provide a preview of the NAF Association's Annual Non-Prime Auto Financing Survey during the annual member

Exhibits are another way conference attendees stay up-to-date. The latest products and services designed especially for the non-prime auto industry are on display. There are ample opportunities to network during receptions, breaks, meals and free time. The conference is open to members and non-members.

Follow the conference link at www.nafassociation.com for program updates, information on sponsorships and exhibits and for on-line registration.

Major sponsors are DealerTrack, the grand corporate sponsor, and corporate sponsors, ACS, PassTime, Regional Acceptance Corporation and SST. A golf event planned for the morning of June 3rd is sponsored by van Wagenen Financial Services, fiserv and TransUnion.

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