Automotive Retailing’s Largest Finance Network Continues to Grow in 2012
Lake Success, N.Y. - Reaching a new milestone in its history, DealerTrack (Nasdaq: TRAK) today announced the number of active lenders connected to the DealerTrack credit application network has exceeded 1,200 U.S. lenders.
The DealerTrack credit application network allows dealers to electronically submit credit applications to their connected network of banks, independent finance companies, captives, and credit unions. The network has grown from five U.S. lenders in 2001 to more than 1,200 lenders today.
“Our credit application network continues to be the leading platform to support a dealership’s sales and F&I workflow,” said Robert Granados, vice president and general manager of DealerTrack’s Sales and F&I Solutions. “The combination of the recent automotive retail market growth, the strength of our industry partnerships, and recently introduced functionality has allowed us to continue to expand the size and value of our network for dealers and lenders through the first half of the year.”
Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services joined the DealerTrack credit application network used by 350 Mercedes-Benz dealers in the U.S. In addition, DealerTrack expanded the reach of its network with the introduction of
DealerTrack Mobile, a new mobile application that enables dealers and lenders to securely manage and monitor finance and consumer credit application activities in real-time from their mobile devices.
About DealerTrack (www.dealertrack.com)
DealerTrack's intuitive and high-value web-based software solutions and services enhance efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the retail automotive industry, including dealers, lenders, OEMs, third-party retailers, agents, and aftermarket providers. DealerTrack, whose solution set for dealers is the industry's most comprehensive, operates the largest online credit application network in the United States, connecting over 18,000 dealers with more than 1,200 lenders. DealerTrack's Dealer Management System (DMS) provides dealers with easy-to-use tools and real-time data access to enhance their efficiency. DealerTrack's Inventory offerings provide vehicle inventory management and merchandising solutions to help dealers drive higher in-store and online traffic with state-of-the-art, real-time listings, accelerate used-vehicle turn rates, and increase dealer profits. DealerTrack's Sales and F&I solutions allow dealers to streamline the entire sales process as they structure deals from a single integrated platform. Its Compliance offering helps dealers meet legal and regulatory requirements, and protect their assets. DealerTrack also offers additional solutions for the automotive industry, including electronic motor vehicle registration and titling applications, paper title storage, and digital document services. For more information visit: www.dealertrack.com.
06/28/12
