J.C. Flowers Acquires iLendingDIRECT
May 3, 2021
J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC has completed its acquisition of iLendingDIRECT, a national auto refinance marketing company based in Englewood, Colorado. The private investment firm will install new board members and work with iLending management to scale the company's refinancing platform and growth opportunities; terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC
- Targets
- iLendingDIRECT
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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