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F&I Express Adds Universal’ Zero Plan to eContracting Platform

Universal Lenders' Zero Plan joins more than 50 F&I product and service providers currently on the F&I Express network.

by Staff
November 27, 2013
1 min to read


SOUTHLAKE, Texas — F&I Express announced that Universal Lenders LLC's Zero Plan, a financial services company offering zero percent financing for most F&I products, has joined the aftermarket eContracting platform.

Auto dealers across the country 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.

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“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 of 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.”

Jeff Jacobs, CEO of Universal Lenders LLC, added: “What a perfect partnership. 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 seven days.”

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