NIADA Endorses RouteOne’s Credit Platform
The trade group representing independent dealers endorses RouteOne and its credit application management system.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne LLC announced today that it has been endorsed as the credit application management system of choice by the National Independent Automotive Dealer Association (NIADA). As an endorsed NIADA national member benefit partner, RouteOne has assisted NIADA's 20,000 independent auto retail dealership members with streamlining their F&I process through the utilization of its credit application network.
"RouteOne is proud to offer the independent dealer a tool that will increase their efficiencies and help generate profitability within the dealership," said Mike Jurecki, RouteOne CEO. "NIADA is committed to assisting its dealers grow their business and improve customer experiences with best in class tools such as RouteOne. We look forward to continuing our relationship with NIADA and serving our mutual dealer customers."
In addition to providing access to both captive and noncaptive finance sources through a single portal, RouteOne offers a wide variety of tools to assist the dealer in managing their day-to-day business. RouteOne's open integration business model allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety of best in class partners, including more than 90 DSPs, CRM systems, F&I modules, and menu providers.
"Route One is a major asset in helping our members grow their F&I business and profitability, enhance access to high quality auto finance companies, and ensure compliance," said Scott Lilja, vice president of member services with NIADA. "RouteOne brings an extensive set of F&I tools to the independent auto dealer market and is helping streamline our industry's F&I loan origination process."
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