Wheels, Inc. Utilizes Innovative Funding Services for Remarketing Program
DES PLAINES, IL – Wheels, Inc. has selected Innovative Funding Services to assist in financing some of the 60,000 vehicles it remarkets every year.
DES PLAINES, IL – Wheels, Inc. has selected Innovative Funding Services (IFS) to assist in financing some of the 60,000 vehicles it remarkets every year.
"The way [IFS] approach[es] business very much fits with the culture and philosophy of Wheels," said Assistant Vice President of Vehicle Remarketing Darrin Aiken. "We consistently receive excellent feedback on IFS from our customers and we look forward to continuing to build our partnership."
IFS provides customer service to Wheels customers calling to finance purchases through the WheelsDirect program. Its services also include preparing the title work and all related documentation, saving customers valuable time during the purchase transaction.
Tim Janssen, president of IFS said, "The Wheels, Inc. relationship reaffirms the value IFS can provide to lessors when remarketing their vehicles. Purchasers of these vehicles look for personal service, a convenient process and often 100-percent financing, all aspects of the program we provide."
IFS offers one-stop shopping for fleet and remarketing clients and partners with national lenders to give customers financing options and commercial loans.
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