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Octane accelerated loan growth in 2025 as the fintech lender expanded dealer relationships, increased prime lending and pushed further into RV and other recreational asset classes. The New York-based digital lender originated a record $2.1 billion in loans in 2025, a 29% year-over-year increase, driven largely by deeper dealer penetration and broader credit coverage across powersports, Chief Executive Jason Guss told Auto Finance News. While Octane […]
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David Thompson
David Thompson
David Thompson
