BIGFNI Selects Carleton to Provide Loan Origination Software
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –- Bankers Integration Group will begin using Carleton Inc.'s SmartCalcs loan origination software as part of its BIGFNI automotive finance portal.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –- Bankers Integration Group will begin using Carleton Inc.’s SmartCalcs loan origination software as part of its BIGFNI automotive finance portal.
Carleton will provide document delivery software and forms support as well as ensure all loan computations that result from utilizing BIGFNI are accurate and in compliance with all federal and state regulations. It will also verify that loans are consistent with the institutional requirements of each participating lender.
"Having Carleton on board means that our lenders and dealers will have the security of knowing that their loan calculations are accurate and in compliance," said Michael Dunn, CEO of BIGFNI.
BIGFNI’s partnership with Carleton is intended to give F&I managers a quick, automated decision from a participating lender when they submit a credit application. Carleton software will also be used to electronically deliver and print all appropriate lending documents as part of the loan closing process.
For more information, visit www.bigfni.com.
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