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AutoGravity Partners With Westbon

AutoGravity has expanded its vehicle financing options for international students through a new partnership with Westbon.

by Staff
April 10, 2018
1 min to read


IRVINE, Calif. — Fintech provider AutoGravity announced a partnership with Westbon, a lending platform for international students in the United States. Through this unique partnership, Westbon financing options are now accessible to international students who use AutoGravity to finance their vehicle in the U.S.

“Car buyers are looking for a faster and simpler car financing process,” said Serge Vartanov, AutoGravity co-founder and chief evangelist officer. “As the first online platform to cater exclusively to the financing needs of international students, Westbon will benefit from AutoGravity’s appeal to digital-savvy customers seeking an exceptional car-buying experience.”

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With an innovative underwriting approach that takes an applicant’s information in both their home country and the U.S. into consideration, Westbon is able to provide international students with unprecedented access to convenient and affordable financing options.

“Westbon is unique in the vehicle lending ecosystem,” said Yifeng Ouyang, co-founder and COO of Westbon. “We make the loan application process easier for international students with higher levels of approval and better interest rates. Working with AutoGravity will help us reach a greater number of international students across the U.S.”

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