Carvana’s in-house financing division plays a critical role in its business model, processing the vast majority of its vehicle sales. By controlling the lending process, the company streamlines transactions and reduces reliance on third-party lenders, which could be essential for scaling up to high-volume retail sales. This captive finance strategy may help the automaker achieve ambitious annual sales targets while maintaining tighter control over customer financing. The approach highlights how integrated financing can drive efficiency in the car-buying experience.


Carvana's captive finance arm handles 85 percent of its sales and could be the key to its goal of selling 3 million retail vehicles a year.