Don Robert Hankey (born June 13, 1943) is an American billionaire [1] and founder of the Hankey Group, which makes most of its income from car loans and the insurance industry.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the Hankey Group is comprised of eight operating companies specializing primarily in the automotive, finance, technology, real estate, and insurance industries.

5 days ago · The little-known king of subprime car loans, Don Hankey presides over the $29 billion (assets) Hankey Group, a Los Angeles-based auto services empire. His Westlake Financial Services …

Apr 3, 2024 · L.A. billionaire Don Hankey made a fortune in subprime auto loans and hard-money lending before coming to the rescue of Donald Trump and financing his appeal bond in the former …

Mr. Hankey is a sentient, jolly piece of feces and the former Christmas deity of South Park, taking the place of others, such as Frosty or Rudolph. On Christmas, he comes to visit those who has a lot of …

In 1982, Mr. Hankey founded Hankey Investment Company to invest in Los Angeles real estate. Today, the Hankey Group of Companies is comprised of seven operating companies. Mr. Hankey continues …

Dec 13, 2025 · The Los Angeles-based auto lender is part of the Hankey Group, which also includes Knight Insurance Group, a car dealership, fleet finance company and car rental business.

5 days ago · hankey Other forms: hankeys Definitions of hankey noun a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory synonyms: handkerchief, hankie, hanky

Apr 3, 2024 · The big picture: Hankey, California-based chairman of Knight Specialty Insurance, underwrote Trump's $175 million bond in a New York civil fraud case, as the 2024 presidential …

Apr 3, 2024 · Don Hankey, the executive whose company provided the bond, is a little-known mogul who built his $7.4 billion fortune through car dealerships and providing subprime auto loans, …