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Navistar Financial Marks Relaunch for IC Bus, International Truck Customers
The organization offers new and used equipment ownership and leasing options, extended service contracts, and service solutions - with more on the way.

Koen Knoops, president of Navistar Financial, said the organization provides competitive loan and lease financing.
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Navistar Financial re-launches retail capabilities to serve International truck and IC Bus customers. A captive financial services provider for Navistar, Inc., Navistar Financial provides customers with tailor-made, competitive loan and lease financing.
"Navistar Financial is an integral piece of our customer value proposition," said Mathias Carlbaum, p;resident and CEO of Navistar. "With the backing and financial strength of the TRATON GROUP, Navistar Financial will provide a holistic and comprehensive buying experience for our customers, especially when it comes to meeting future requirements, like the transition to battery electric vehicles."
As part of TRATON Financial Services, Navistar Financial will leverage global synergies and years of global multi-brand experience to best service customers in the United States. Navistar Financial offers customers new and used equipment ownership and leasing options, including truck bodies and vehicle modifications, extended service contracts, and service solutions, and soon will extend to insurance offerings and preventative maintenance contracts.
"I couldn't be more excited to bring retail financial services back to International and IC Bus dealers and customers through Navistar Financial," said Koen Knoops, president of Navistar Financial. "We've hit the ground running, offering competitive loan and lease financing, including fair market value (FMV) leases to mitigate ownership risks associated with new technologies. There is a significant opportunity to become the leading partner for future transportation solutions, assisting our customers in their business developments through next phases of evolution of the transportation and logistics industry."
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