RADIO INTERVIEWS

LeaseTrader on CBS NEWS Radio

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:16:04 GMT

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LeaseTrader on WMNF 88.5

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:19:41 GMT

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LeaseTrader.com Featured on Northwest Public Radio

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:42:52 GMT

Economy and Gas Prices Drive Car Lessors to Swap Out of Pricey Leases

The poor economy and rising gas prices are driving more people to swap out of expensive car leases. The latest sign of people downsizing: A Website that helps people transfer auto leases reports a double–digit increase in listings from the Northwest.

One year into a four year lease on a Chevy Tahoe, Teresa Cronin had second thoughts. The white water rafting guide from North Bend, Washington liked the SUV, but not the expenses that came with it, including the 750 dollar a month lease payment.

Cronin: "This was right when gas hit $4 a gallon. That was part of the incentive for me to get out of a large SUV."

Cronin was delighted to discover there are companies that play matchmaker for people trying to exit a lease early. She used one called LeaseTrader.com to find a person to take over her payments. Cronin had to sweeten the deal for the buyer.

Cronin: "I did have to put a little bit of incentive — kind of a cash incentive — to try and buy down the payment so that I was competitive with what they were selling for and leasing for new."

Cronin replaced her SUV by buying a used Subaru Outback.

LeaseTrader.com says Cronin epitomizes a trend. The Miami–based company reports a surge in demand from people trying to economize and downsize. Listings in the Northwest region rose more than 35% over the past six to ten months. Most auto leases are transferable after paying fees. On car lease swapping sites, the buyers and sellers haggle over who pays what. I'm Tom Banse in Olympia.

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LeaseTrader.com on Here and Now

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:35:19 GMT

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LeaseTrader.com on Good Morning America

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:28:55 GMT

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LeaseTrader.com on Wall Street Journal Radio

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:27:11 GMT

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LeaseTrader.com on Wall Street Journal Radio

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:30:56 GMT

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LeaseTrader.com Featured On NPR's Morning Edition

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:38:48 GMT

Sergio Stiberman, CEO and founder of LeaseTrader.com, was a guest expert on the nationally syndicated radio show, NPR’s Morning Edition. Sergio discussed the benefits of auto lease transferring with NPR’s Jack Speer. One of LeaseTrader.com’s customers also participated in the show, talking about her experience in using the service to get out of her SUV lease.

For years, NPR’s Morning Edition has been on the radio dials of millions of Americans. The show’s in-depth format is popular among people who want to learn about what’s happening in the world. The show profiles people, companies and organizations that make a difference in our lives.

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