For stores looking to diversify their offering or potentially expand or revamp their facilities, Blue Bridge Financial, a direct lender and national provider of small business financing, joined with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as NIADA's latest National Member Benefit partner on Monday.

Blue Bridge Financial has been an alternative lending source since 2009, offering funding solutions to small businesses nationwide. Through the partnership, the company is offering commercial financing options to NIADA's 15,000 independent dealer members, including vehicle inventory financing for dealers who offer rental, rent-to-own, lease or lease-to-own programs.

"Our vehicle inventory financing is an excellent way for a dealership to expand its rental or leasing fleet size,” Blue Bridge Financial managing director Ed Arienti said. “For dealers considering adding a rental or lease program to their business, our 100 percent financing allows them to hit the ground running with ample inventory for success.”

In additional to vehicle rental and lease funding, programs are also available to NIADA members for equipment purchases, property improvements, service vehicles, shop and office equipment, leasehold improvements, signage and renovations/installations.

Working capital loans and financing for general parts, accessory, tire and wheel inventories are offered to cover additional daily expenses and invoices.

“Blue Bridge is a great member partner who can help our dealers finance everything from parts inventories, shop upgrades and expansions to rental and lease vehicles," NIADA senior vice president of member services Scott Lilja said.

“We are excited to bring them into our network as a complete lending source that can really drive the success and profit potential of our members,” Lilja added.

 Visit www.bluebridgefinancial.com/NIADA or call (716) 204-8467 for complete financing program details and applications.