Chase Joins AutoFi’s Digital Retailing Platform
NEW YORK — Chase became the first national bank to join AutoFi’s digital retailing platform, the finance source announced today.
AutoFi is a fintech firm that offers a digital retailing platform that connects dealers with finance sources and buyers. Under the new partnership, Chase will deliver financing terms online through the AutoFi platform.
“AutoFi helps dealers provide a fast and easy digital car-buying experience that consumers want,” said Chase Auto Finance CEO Mark O’Donovan. “Our customers are our top priority — both dealers and car buyers. We want to provide them with the best financial experience whether they are in a dealership or online.”
AutoFi CEO Kevin Singerman added: “We are thrilled to partner with Chase. We share a common vision of using technology to deliver a delightful consumer purchase experience. Our partnership brings tremendous value to the dealer community leveraging the breadth of Chase’s full spectrum lending and automated capabilities to deliver a comprehensive digital retailing solution to dealers across the nation.”
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