F&I Express Adds Universal Lenders - Zero Plan to Its Aftermarket eContracting Platform
Southlake, Texas - F&I Express announced that Universal Lenders LLC's premium finance product – The Zero Plan – joined its aftermarket eContracting platform. Auto dealers across the United States will now have the ability to prepare, process and register all Zero Plan premium finance contracts for the dealers who are part of the Zero Plan dealer network.
“The Zero Plan provides consumers the ability to finance the purchase of their aftermarket products. With F&I Express, The Zero Plan’s dealer customers can offer an easy, error-free financing process to help speed the vehicle delivery process,” said Brian Reed, president and CEO, Intersection Technologies Inc. and F&I Express. “The Zero Plan is committed to providing flexible payment options to customers. Being a part of the F&I Express platform supports that commitment.”
“The ZERO Plan and F&I Express – What a perfect partnership!” said Jeff Jacobs, CEO, Universal Lenders LLC. He went on to say, “The ZERO Plan is the only installment plan that allows multiple F&I products to be financed on one installment agreement. With the wealth of F&I products offered on the F&I Express platform our mutual dealers will experience seamless integration and increased revenue while receiving their funding within 7 days.”
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