United Auto Credit

United Auto Credit

Auto financing for diverse credit histories.

Overview

United Auto Credit partners with auto dealers to provide financing for customers with a wide range of credit histories, offering loans when other lenders say no. It operates through dealer channels, supplying financing options, underwriting support, and ongoing guidance to streamline approvals and improve outcomes for customers and dealers. The company differentiates itself through a people-first culture, consistent service, and a commitment to making a real difference for dealers, customers, and the community. Its goal is to help more people access affordable auto financing while supporting dealer growth and success.

About United Auto Credit

Simplify's Rating
Why United Auto Credit is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Financial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Worth, Texas

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 UACC originations reached $151 million, up 16.2% year over year.
  • Vroom reported $56.4 million consolidated liquidity and $14.9 million UACC warehouse capacity.
  • Improved internal scoring reduced realized and unrealized losses, boosting 2026 profitability trends.

What critics are saying

  • June 2, 2026 warehouse facility maturity threatens liquidity if lenders refuse renewal.
  • UACC’s subprime book depends on volatile securitization markets and continuous collateral performance.
  • Vroom’s post-bankruptcy balance sheet still carries UACC credit risk; a funding freeze becomes existential.

What makes United Auto Credit unique

  • UACC is Vroom’s captive nonprime auto lender, still operating after Vroom’s 2024 wind-down.
  • February 5, 2026 securitization funded $274.9 million of subprime contracts with $225 million notes.
  • UACC keeps servicing receivables, earning fees and preserving lender relationships through repeated ABS issuance.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

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Company News

PYMNTS
Mar 13th, 2025
Ftc Begins Sending Refunds To Car Buyers In Vroom Settlement

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending more than $934,000 in refunds to consumers after reaching a settlement with online used car dealer Vroom in July. The refunds will compensate consumers who bought cars and were harmed Vroom’s alleged violations of the law, which included misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for sale, failing to obtain consumers’ consent to shipment delays or provide prompt refunds, failing to provide required information to consumers during the purchase process, and failing to provide warranty information, the FTC said in a Thursday (March 13) press release. The settlement reached in July required Vroom to provide the money to compensate consumers, stop misleading consumers about inspections or shipping, and provide the required disclosures, per the release

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Nov 14th, 2024
Vroom Files For Bankruptcy, Says Subsidiaries Not Expected To Follow

Automotive finance company and digital services platform Vroom filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday (Nov. 13), saying in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it plans to operate its business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court. None of its subsidiaries are expected to commence Chapter 11 proceedings, Vroom said in the filing. The company said in a Tuesday (Nov. 12) press release that its subsidiaries include United Auto Credit Corp. (UACC), CarStory and Vroom Automotive and that Vroom, Inc

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Jul 2nd, 2024
Ftc Says Vroom Agrees To $1 Million Settlement

Vroom, the online used car dealer that discontinued its eCommerce operations in January, has reportedly agreed to a proposed settlement that would include it paying $1 million that would be refunded to consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a Tuesday (July 2) press release that Vroom agreed to the proposed settlement after the regulator took action against the company, alleging that it deceived customers, failed to deliver on time and failed to provide required disclosures. “Vroom promised the fast deliveries of thoroughly inspected cars, but sped right past compliance,” Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in the release. “Online car dealers and other Internet sellers must provide required disclosures just like any brick-and-mortar businesses that comply with the law.”

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Apr 5th, 2024
Vroom Completes Wind-Down Of Ecommerce, Used Vehicle Dealership Businesses

The company ended transactions through vroom.com , completed previously contracted transactions, sold “substantially all” of its used vehicle inventory and paid off a vehicle floorplan financing facility, Vroom said in a Thursday (April 4) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission .Vroom completed the previously announced wind-down of its eCommerce and used vehicle dealership businesses.Vroom announced Jan. 22 that it had begun to wind down the eCommerce and used vehicle dealership businesses.UACC offers vehicle financing through third-party dealers, while CarStory provides an artificial intelligence-powered analytics and digital services platform for automotive retailers, the filing said.The company’s other businesses — United Auto Credit Corp. (UACC) and CarStory — are not affected by this wind-down and continue to serve their third-party customers, according to the filing.Free? Of course. You've uncovered one of our premium articles. Register to keep reading and receive free unlimited access to all our premium content.By completing this form, I have read and acknowledged the terms and conditions .If you did not receive the email, or would like to send the verification to another email address, please submit the request again.Verification email has been sent to. Please check your email.Thank you for registering

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Apr 4th, 2024
Greenville Auto Auction named United Auto Credit's Auction of the Year

Greenville Auto Auction in Greenville, N.C., has been recognized by United Auto Credit Corporation as its 2023 Auction of the Year.

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