Ally Financial

Ally Financial, Inc. is a holding company, which provides digital financial services to consumers, businesses, automotive dealers, and corporate clients. It operates through the following segments: Automotive Finance Operations, Insurance Operations, Mortgage Finance Operations, and Corporate Finance Operations. The Automotive Finance Operations segment offers retail installment sales contracts, loans and leases, offering term loans to dealers, financing dealer floorplans and other lines of credit to dealers, warehouse lines to companies, fleet financing, providing financing to companies and municipalities for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment, and vehicle remarketing services. The Insurance Operations segment focuses on finance protection and insurance products sold primarily through the automotive dealer channel, and commercial insurance products sold directly to dealers. The Mortgage Finance Operations segment consists of the management of a held-for-investment consumer mortgage finance loan portfolio, which includes bulk purchases of jumbo and LMI mortgage loans originated by third parties. The Corporate Finance Operations segment provides senior secured leveraged cash flow and asset-based loans to mostly United States based middle market companies focused on businesses owned by private equity sponsors with loans typically used for leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, debt refinancing, restructurings, and working capital. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

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Ally Financial reports solid Q4 performance amidst credit challenges

Ally Financial's Q4 2022 performance showcased solid financial metrics, with notable strengths in insurance and credit card portfolios.
Challenges include increased net charge-offs in retail auto and a decline in Ally Home originations, impacting overall profitability.
Despite challenges, the company maintains a positive margin outlook and aims to address credit risk management effectively for future growth.
Opportunities lie in leveraging strong dealer relationships, growing deposit balances, and optimizing credit management strategies for enhanced performance.

Ally Financial reports resilient Q1 performance amidst market challenges

Ally Financial delivered a strong performance in Q1, supported by robust operational metrics, a resilient net interest margin, and a focus on consumer deposit franchise strength.
While facing challenges such as competitive pressures and market uncertainties, Ally remains well-positioned to leverage opportunities in the market landscape and maintain a conservative risk posture.
By emphasizing culture, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning, Ally aims to navigate market headwinds, capitalize on growth opportunities, and drive sustainable value for its stakeholders.
With a solid financial foundation, access to incremental funding, and a cautious approach to risk management, Ally is poised to adapt to evolving market dynamics and deliver long-term value to investors.

Ally Financial posts strong Q2 results amidst market challenges

Ally Financial's Q2 performance reflects financial stability, strong customer focus, and disciplined capital allocation.
Challenges from interest rates, inflation, and regulatory changes are being addressed through strategic initiatives and prudent risk management.
Opportunities for margin expansion, relationship growth, and balance sheet optimization position Ally for future growth and resilience.
The company's competitive strengths, robust liquidity, and focus on cost control measures underpin its strategic positioning in the market.

Ally Financial excels in Q3, eyes NIM expansion and CEO transition

Ally Financial's Q3 performance reflects robust financial metrics and diversified revenue streams.
The company's focus on cost efficiency, strong liquidity, and capital position underpin its resilience.
Navigating regulatory changes and optimizing NIM present challenges amidst growth opportunities.
CEO transition plans and strategic initiatives position Ally for continued success and innovation.

Ally Financial reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes future growth opportunities

Ally Financial's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, market-leading franchises, and strategic initiatives to drive future growth. While facing challenges in retail auto charge-offs, the company remains confident in its setup for earnings expansion and executing controllables for shareholder value. With a focus on culture, employee dedication, and financial metrics, Ally Financial aims to navigate uncertainties and capitalize on opportunities for sustained success.

Ally Financial excels in Q1, poised for growth amidst challenges

Ally Financial delivered strong Q1 results with robust performance across its divisions and strategic financial management initiatives.
While facing challenges such as credit delinquencies and margin weakness, Ally's market-leading franchises and competitive advantages position it well for growth.
Opportunities lie in optimizing funding costs, further market share growth, and sustained profitability through strategic asset allocation.
Overall, Ally Financial's performance, strengths, and opportunities outweigh the challenges, indicating a positive outlook for future growth and profitability.

Ally Financial excels in Q2 2024, poised for digital growth

Ally Financial's Q2 performance reflects strong financial results, customer growth, and strategic initiatives, underlining its resilience and market leadership.
The company's strengths in auto finance, digital banking, and capital management position it well for future growth and value creation despite potential challenges.
By embracing opportunities in digital innovation, market expansion, and strategic partnerships, Ally Financial aims to drive sustainable earnings growth and shareholder value.

Ally Financial reports Q3 earnings, faces challenges amid growth opportunities

Ally Financial's Q3 performance was driven by tax credits but challenged by interest rate volatility and credit costs.
Despite a decline in retail deposits, the company's strong franchises and focus on financial transparency and efficiency position it for growth.
Executives emphasized the importance of credit normalization, margin expansion, and expense management for long-term returns.

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Ally Financial, Inc. engages in the provision of online banking, securities brokerage, and investment advisory services. It operates through the following segments: Automotive Finance Operations, Insurance Operations, Mortgage Finance Operations, Corporate Finance Operations, and Corporate and Other. The Automotive Finance Operations segment offers retail installment sales contracts, loans, and operating leases, offering term loans to dealers, financing dealer floor plans and other lines of credit to dealers, warehouse lines to automotive retailers, fleet financing, providing financing to companies and municipalities for the purchase or lease of vehicles, and vehicle-remarketing services. The Insurance Operations segment focuses on consumer financial and insurance products such as vehicle service and vehicle maintenance contracts, and guaranteed asset protection. The Mortgage Finance Operations segment includes Ally Home Mortgage (ALM) offering and bulk purchases of high-quality jumbo and low-to-moderate income mortgage loans. The Corporate Finance Operations segment provides senior secured leveraged asset-based and cash flow loans to middle-market companies, with a focus on businesses owned by private equity sponsors. The Corporate and Other segment is involved in centralized corporate treasury activities such as management of the cash and corporate investment securities and loan portfolios, short- and long-term debt, retail and brokered deposit liabilities, derivative instruments, original issue discount, and the residual impacts of corporate funds-transfer pricing and treasury ALM activities. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, the Ally Charitable Foundation, and the City of Charlotte are teaming up to launch Habitat Charlotte Region's largest housing development project to date: a 40-home development in The Meadows at Plato Price.

Habitat, Ally and City of Charlotte launch nonprofit's largest housing development to date at historic Plato Price School site

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Lending, the personal lending arm of Ally Bank, a subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), continues to build on its legacy in the consumer healthcare lending market – serving more than 150 Ideal Image points of care across the U.S. During the past five years, the number of applications submitted by Ideal Image clients to Ally Lending grew thirteenfold.

Pay-over-time solutions from Ally Lending now help alleviate the 'cost conversation' at Ideal Image

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) has scheduled the release of its second quarter 2021 financial results for Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Ally Financial schedules release of second quarter 2021 financial results

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ATLANTA, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- University Growth Fund (UGF), the largest student-run equity fund in the country, provides unique access to the highly-competitive and lucrative career track of venture capital through hands-on experience. Now, with support from Ally Financial, UGF has expanded its operations to Atlanta—home to 26,000 college and university students of color—to ensure more Black and Brown students have access to this underrepresented field.

University Growth Fund expands to Atlanta, opening pathways for Black and Brown students in venture capital

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Ally Financial (ALLY) closed the most recent trading day at $55.14, moving -0.93% from the previous trading session.

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Ally Financial (ALLY) removes overdraft fees. Will other banks like JPMorgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC), Regions Financial (RF) & Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) follow suit?

Ally Bank Eliminates Overdraft Fees: Will Other Banks Follow?

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This Bank Is Eliminating Overdraft Fees

Ally Bank announced Wednesday that it is eliminating overdraft fees — a key source of revenue for banks but a burdensome charge for customers.

Ally Bank eliminates overdraft fees

DETROIT, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) announced today that GMAC Capital Trust I, a subsidiary trust of Ally (the "Trust"), is redeeming (i) 41,600,000 units of its 8.125% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Trust Preferred Securities, Series 2 (CUSIP No. 361860208) (the "TRUPS") (constituting approximately 84.467% of the outstanding TRUPS) at a par price of $25.00 per unit, plus accrued interest payable from May 17, 2021, through the redemption date (which will be based on an annual rate equal to three-month LIBOR, determined as of May 13, 2021, or 0.15588%, plus 5.785%), and (ii) 1,248,000 units of its 8.125% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Common Securities, Series 2 (the "Common Securities") (constituting approximately 84.467% of the outstanding Common Securities) at a par price of $25.00 per unit, plus all accrued and unpaid distributions thereon through the redemption date.

Ally Financial announces partial redemption of trust preferred securities and junior debentures

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Bank, the largest digital bank in the U.S. and a division of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), eliminated overdraft fees on all accounts today.

Ally Bank eliminates all overdraft fees, ending centuries-old industry practice and lifting consumer burden

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a new survey suggest that home buying is going to the cats and dogs – at least as it relates to purchase and organization decisions.

Ally survey: Pet perks play pivotal role in home purchase decisions

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) Auto Finance President, Doug Timmerman, will present at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from approximately 10:15 - 10:50 a.m.

Ally Financial to present at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Financials, Payments & CRE Conference

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial and Alex Bowman, driver of the Ally-sponsored No.

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MINNEAPOLIS, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sezzle Inc. (ASX: SZL) (Sezzle or Company) // - Sezzle , the highest-rated, purpose-driven Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution, is pleased to announce the launch of its long-term financing options with Ally Lending , the personal lending arm of Ally Bank, the banking subsidiary of Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY). Sezzle expands its "Buy Now Pay Later" product offerings with POS installment financing for eCommerce This financing solution expands upon Sezzle's core product, offering longer loan terms for higher ticket transactions.

Sezzle Launches Long Term Financing with Ally

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Ally Lending , the personal lending arm of Ally Bank, a subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), now offers its financing on retail payments platform Sezzle.

Ally's first point-of-sale retail financing experience now available via Sezzle

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