| “ETAC is committed to providing its customers with the best financing possible, in a fast and convenient manner. We have established ourselves as a leader in the equine industry, a competitive choice for smart consumers looking to acquire the vehicle of their dreams with exceptional interest rates and terms,” said Jonathan Maas, ETAC Managing Partner. “We’re pleased to enhance our installment finance product offerings even further with the addition of GE’s significant trailer industry expertise, marketing capabilities and knowledgeable customer service staff.” ETAC, which provides financing services for all Sundowner Trailers, Inc. dealer products, can now take advantage of GE Money’s FUNancing Program, including the easy application process, fast credit decisions and versatile financing options. The program will be supported from GE Money’s Rapid City S.D. office. “GE has more than 15 years in the powersports industry. This relationship with ETAC provides the ideal segue into the equine segment,” said Greg Pierce, vice president of GE Money’s Powersports division. “Customers demonstrate the utmost care and safety with horses transported in the trailers they buy, and we exhibit that same focus in ensuring customers receive incomparable financing options that are convenient, flexible and affordable.” About Equine Transportation Acceptance Company (ETAC) Located in Northeast, Ohio, ETAC was created in 2003 to provide competitive financial services for horse and stock trailers, living quarter trailers, and tow vehicles. ETAC provides multiple lending sources and various financing options to help individuals acquire the vehicle of their dreams with competitive interest rates and terms. ETAC offers competitive financing and re-financing of many new and used vehicles including: Trailers Horse Trailers, Motor Sports Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers Tow Vehicles Sport Chassis by Freightliner, ToterHomes, and MotorHomes with Garages. The experienced ETAC staff prides itself on its availability to customers, personalized attention, ability to provide the quickest turnarounds in the industry, and protection of personal data with a secure application process. Information about the complete line of ETAC financing options is available from authorized ETAC dealers or at www.etacfinance.com. About Retail Sales Finance and GE Money Retail Sales Finance, based in Kettering, Ohio, is part of GE Money, formerly GE Consumer Finance, and provides private label credit card programs, marketing, installment lending and financial services for national and regional retailers in more than 20 markets including: powersports, home improvement, outdoor equipment, automotive, recreational vehicles, consumer electronics and appliances, furniture, floor covering, jewelry, and health care. With $163 billion in assets, GE Money, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading provider of credit services to consumers, retailers and auto dealers in approximately 50 countries around the world. GE Money, based in Stamford, Connecticut, offers a range of financial products, including private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, auto loans and leases, mortgages, corporate travel and purchasing cards, debt consolidation and home equity loans and credit insurance. More information can be found online at www.gemoney.com. GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com. ©2006 General Electric Company, All rights reserved. |
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