RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. — Dealership financial services company Finance Express revealed this week it has entered into an agreement with Santander Consumer USA, adding the company to its lender portal.

Commenting on the news, David Huber president of Finance Express, said, "We are very pleased to be adding Santander to our lender platform.

“Dealers loved the original Drive Financial program, so I think they will be very excited to see Santander among our financial solution,” he added.

Executives from Santander also expressed enthusiasm for the new partnership.

"We look forward to serving dealers in the important independent channel," said Matt Fitzgerald, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Santander.

"Our finance programs will help dealers sell more cars to more customers, which is always our goal as a finance provider,” he concluded.