Late last week, Kikoff, a credit-building platform, and Caribou, an auto refinance platform, announced a strategic partnership to expand financial access and control for millions of consumers.

Caribou will now be featured as a trusted brand within the Kikoff Marketplace, bringing together two “mission-driven companies united by a vision of financial empowerment,” according to a news release.

Kikoff and Caribou highlighted the partnership creates a two-way pathway:

—Consumers who may not yet qualify for auto refinancing with Caribou are referred to Kikoff, where they are provided with the tools and roadmap to build credit.

—Customers who’ve improved their credit with Kikoff are connected with Caribou to unlock savings and secure better auto refinancing options.

“We’re in the business of increasing access and opening doors,” Kikoff CEO and co-founder Cynthia Chen said in the news release. “We’re proud to partner with like-minded innovators like Caribou who share our commitment to giving consumers more control and better options.”

Caribou CEO Simon Goodall added, “At Caribou, our mission has always been to help drivers take control of their financial futures, starting with their car loans.

“Partnering with Kikoff enables us to reach even more people with trusted solutions for boosting credit and unlocking real savings. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and empowering consumers to make decisions that improve their everyday lives, not just today, but for years to come,” Goodall went on to say.

To learn more about Kikoff and its credit-building solutions, visit kikoff.com.