2017 Press Releases
Westlake Financial Services Employees Support Hurricane Harvey-Affected Victims FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 5, 2017 ): Los Angeles, CA – Employees at Westlake Financial Services rallied to the cause of Hurricane Harvey relief, donating money and supplies for affected residents of affected areas. Employees donated a truckload of supplies, including clothing, canned goods, tools and
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Westlake Financial Invests in Employee Development & Growth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 15, 2017 ): Los Angeles, CA – Westlake Financial Services recently launched another chapter of the Westlake Certification Program for employees interested in expanding their skill-set for potential career advancement. Westlake’s Certification curriculum consists of four levels that participants must complete in
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Westlake Financial Acquires Credit Union Leasing of America (June 15, 2017) Los Angeles, CA – Westlake Financial Services recently expanded its investment footprint with the acquisition of Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) headquartered in San Diego, CA. The purchase of CULA raised Westlake’s total managed assets from $4.0 billion to $5.5 billion. Founded by Terry
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Westlake Financial Hires Former Senior Executive from JP Morgan Chase (May 17, 2017) Los Angeles, CA – Westlake Financial Services recently contracted Bill Jensen to focus on developing its Strategic Accounts division. In this role, he will analyze all aspects of strategic account relationships to maximize business for dealerships and Westlake. “Westlake’s relationships with strategic accounts
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Westlake Employees Sponsor LAFH Birthday Celebration for Children (April 11, 2017) Los Angeles, CA – Employees at Westlake Financial Services recently partnered with Los Angeles Family Housing (LAFH) and sponsored a day of arts and crafts, a bounce castle, piñatas, dance contests and gifts for all the children living in The Chavez Apartment building. “At LAFH,
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Westlake Financial Services launches eContracting Solution through DealerCenter (April 4, 2017):Los Angeles, CA – Westlake Financial Services has launched its electronic contracting automotive loan origination solution in 17 U.S. states through DealerCenter. The move has enhanced the auto lender’s customer service to both its borrowers and dealer-partners, while continuing to improve the company’s loan acquisitions
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Hankey Group Employees Raise $4,513 for 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 28, 2017) Los Angeles, CA – Over 35 Hankey Group employees recently walked in The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 2017 event on March 11, 2017 at Dodger Stadium. The team consisted of employees from multiple Hankey
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Westlake ALPS Purchases $14.7 Million Bulk Portfolio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 28, 2017) Los Angeles, CA – Advanced Lending & Portfolio Services (ALPS), a division of Westlake Financial Services, announces the acquisition of a $14.7 million bulk auto-loan portfolio. The portfolio consists of over 2,230 Buy-Here Pay-Here contracts from a lender located in Savannah GA. “The
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Westlake Financial Services Hires Brian Renfro as SVP of Servicing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 27, 2017) Los Angeles, CA – Westlake Financial Services recently welcomed Brian Renfro as Senior Vice President of Servicing. In this role, he oversees customer service, collections and remarketing for the entire Westlake portfolio. Renfro looks to leverage his extensive background in
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Westlake Financial Launches Online Pre-Qualification Platform FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (February 27, 2017) Los Angeles, CA – Westlake Financial Services announces the launch of an online indirect auto loan pre-qualification platform for new and returning customers looking to finance their next vehicle. To conclude 2016, Westlake dedicated multiple resources to develop a new online platform that makes
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