PROGRESSIVE LEASING
Harnessing agile methodology and a customer-centric approach , Progressive Leasing provides simple and affordable purchase options for credit-challenged consumers
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Y ou could argue that in no sector is disruption more palpable than in finance . For a long time , new entrants found it difficult to break into the market – but the rise of fintech companies has quickly changed that . These disruptors have helped to usher in a new era where technological prowess and a customer-centric approach have loosened the grasp of incumbents on the market . It ’ s also provided greater choice for customers , allowing them to select the business which best caters to their needs . But what about the rising number of consumers who are being turned down by primary and secondary financing ? Where do those with less-than-perfect credit fit into the equation ?
Respecting that these customers were underserved and appreciating this was an untapped market , Progressive Leasing , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aaron ’ s Inc ., has made its mark . For over 19 years , the firm has provided simple and affordable purchase options for credit-challenged consumers and it now stands as the largest and longest-tenured virtual lease-to-own provider in the US . Ben Hawksworth , Chief Technology Officer ( CTO ),
MARCH 2019