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About us
In 1995, a group of young entrepreneurs thought they could make their mark on the world of automotive finance by thinking a little bigger and a lot bolder than the competition. It turns out, they were right. The explosive growth and success of the new company quickly caught the attention of the financial world and several mergers and acquisitions later, Santander Consumer USA emerged. While we have grown tremendously over the years, we have never lost sight of the ideals that have driven our success. Our company is still a young, ambitious, entrepreneurial organization. We’ve worked hard to ensure that no matter how our company evolves, we will always stay true to who we are. No wonder we’re still one of the fastest growing companies in the business. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, if you’re looking for a company that will truly welcome original thinking you’ll be right at home at Santander Consumer USA. Mission: To be recognized as a highly respected originator and servicer that delivers specialized solutions to consumers across the full credit spectrum while providing exceptional service, responsibly managing risk and fulfilling our responsibilities to stakeholders. NMLS ID 4239 https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
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https://santanderconsumerusa.com/
External link for Santander Consumer USA
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Automotive Finance, Automotive Refinance, and Loan Servicing
Updates
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Our 7-point comprehensive inspection gives dealers a smooth route to sales success. Glass places recovery value in plain sight through a consistent reconditioning strategy that supports buyer confidence with each purchase. Refresh your inventory and promote buyer confidence with preowned vehicles customers are excited to drive.
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We’re introducing Santander Safe, a fraud awareness series featuring practical tips to help dealers protect their deals and identify risk early. Starting with application, income and employment misrepresentation, one of the more common fraud risks today. 🚩 Know what to look for and what to do to help reduce delays, protect customers and prevent avoidable losses. Santander Safe is here to support dealers with simple, practical ways to keep deals moving with confidence.
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As Regional Sales Director for Santander Consumer USA across the Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit metro areas, Brad Lohman provides a front-row perspective on car-buying trends shaping America’s auto heartland and beyond. With more than 10 years of experience at Santander, he sees today’s buyers as being more informed than ever, due in part to the continued growth of online shopping. His advice for dealers is to prioritize the customer experience by embracing this process, leveraging digital tools to be at the forefront of the purchase cycle. In doing so, dealers can help create a comfortable, enjoyable customer experience that builds both loyalty and trust.
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Congratulations to the winners of the Santander Consumer USA 2025 Auction Excellence Awards! Recognizing auto auctions for outstanding performance, the awards focus on the areas of operational excellence, strategic planning, customer service, value achievement and residual enhancement. These top performers used our high-quality inventory to excel across every lane.
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Please join us in congratulating Christopher Mitcham on his new role as Head of Dealer Commercial Services. We’re excited for Chris as he steps into this position and continues his journey with Santander. He will lead all aspects of commercial auto lending, including sales, credit and portfolio management.
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With a background in consumer lending, Erin Messel, Santander Consumer USA Regional Sales Director for the Pacific Northwest, brings a decade of perspective on how quickly customer expectations and the auto industry continue to evolve. Today, the conversation starts with one thing: affordability. That’s why dealers are leaning on lenders who can move fast, stay consistent, and support the full deal across the credit spectrum. “As we look at 2026, affordability is the primary focus, and it’s never been more important for dealers to work with an agile, dependable, full-spectrum lender to achieve their customer and dealership goals,” Messel says. “At Santander Consumer USA, our continuous evolution means we’re confidently positioned to deliver for today’s market and beyond.”
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Faster funding starts with the right tools. The Santander Consumer USA® Dealer Portal is built to support both you and your customers by streamlining the funding process from start to finish. When submitting a credit application, the portal lets you quickly check pending items and funding discrepancies, rehash deal structure, upload trailing documents or stipulations and even chat directly with funding and credit analysts. The portal is just one more way we are focused on building successful, long-term partnerships with our dealers. Reach out to your Dealer Relationship Manager to make sure you’re taking full advantage of all the resources available to you. #AutomotiveIndustry #Dealership #FundingTips
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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who inspire progress and make a meaningful impact every day. When women thrive, progress happens and we all rise together. Let’s keep the momentum going, remaining committed to sustaining shared success for all. #InternationalWomensDay
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