CLEARWATER, Fla. -

Nicholas Financial opened its sixth branch location in the south Florida area this week.

The indirect special finance company that originates subprime loans with more than 1,600 dealers now has a branch location in Miami Lakes, Fla.

The Nicholas Financial branch office network now includes 66 offices in 15 states.

“Each of the offices is a full-service lending and collection facility. Nicholas employees have been working to develop business in the Miami Lakes area for several months prior to the opening of the new location,” company officials said.

Nicholas Financial indicated it will continue to evaluate potential new branch locations in both new and existing markets.