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Wilmington, NC

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Professional Financial Services sells vehicle loans at dealerships in 11 states in the South and Midwest. The company offers loans to borrowers with all credit levels and employment statuses, but its interests can be high. Borrowers can make payments by phone, mail, in person or on the company’s app. The company requires a certain level of car insurance.

Pros
  • Subprime loans
  • No mileage or year limits
  • Lends to self-employed borrowers
Cons
  • High interest
  • Only through dealerships

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Rock Hill, SC
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This company shouldn't even be in business. They are ripping off those with less than stellar credit. If you attempt to add principal to your monthly payment because you want to p...

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Middletown, OH
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We purchased a mini van from a local dealership and they recommended this company. We had attempted through another acceptance corp for bad credit but realized they tacked on a fi...

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What is Professional Financial Services?

Professional Financial Services is a vehicle financing and service contract provider that partners with over 2,500 car dealerships across the Southeastern U.S.

The company offers a first-time buyer program for first-time car owners. Loans are underwritten, funded and serviced through 58 local branches across Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Professional Financial Services is willing to work with customers with less-than-perfect credit history, as well as self-employed borrowers who provide three months of bank statements.

There are no restrictions on mileage, year or model, which makes the company a good option for financing older vehicles.

How does Professional Financial Services work?

Customers can get a list of dealers who partner with Professional Financial Services by contacting their local branch. To apply for financing at a participating dealer, borrowers should bring a driver’s license, 60 days of check stubs and proof of residence, such as a utility bill. Self-employed borrowers also need to provide their last three bank statements.

Once the loan is approved, borrowers communicate directly with Professional Financial Services. Customers can make payments at no charge using the PFSAuto app, by mail, in person at a local branch or over the phone by calling their local branch during business hours.

If you pay using the website or the 24-hour, toll-free automated phone system, you’ll pay a convenience fee. Those with questions about their account should contact customer relations or call their local branch during business hours.

Professional Financial Services rates and fees

While many factors determine the cost of vehicle financing, including the borrower’s income and credit history, Professional Financial Services loans have interest rates between 14.99% and 29.99% at the time of publishing. This is notably high, as the average interest rate for an auto loan is just 5.27%.

Additionally, the Professional Financial Services contract requires that buyers insure the financed vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance as well as legally required liability insurance. Customers who let this insurance lapse are charged Collateral Protection Insurance, which can be quite pricey.

Professional Financial Services FAQ

Does Professional Financial Services work directly with borrowers?

All loans are negotiated through partnerships with car dealers. Once the loan is active, customers communicate directly with Professional Financial Services.

How can I find a local Professional Financial Services dealer?

Call a local branch for a list of nearby dealers who work with Professional Financial Services. The company website has a search engine that can locate the nearest branch by ZIP code. Professional Financial Services currently has local branches in the following states:

  • Alabama
  • Georgia
  • Florida
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Virginia
Can I pay my loan on Professional Financial Services’ website?

Yes, although customers who pay on the website are subject to an additional convenience fee. Customers can make payments with no additional fee via the PFSAuto mobile app, by telephone, through the mail or in person at a local branch.

Can you negotiate pricing with Professional Financial Services?

No, to negotiate the price of the loan, customers should speak directly to the dealer. However, Professional Financial Services does offer some flexibility in lending to customers who have a less-than-perfect credit history.

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Do we recommend Professional Financial Services?

With interest rates far above the national average, Professional Financial Services isn’t typically recommended to customers with a good credit history. However, there are a handful of people for whom Professional Financial Services might be the only option for financing an automobile. The ideal customer for Professional Financial Services might be a person who’s having trouble financing a vehicle or who's trying to finance an older vehicle.

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    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2026

    This car loan company doesn't use Experian which covers Texas. So when you make all your payments on time and you've done everything right, it will show up on Equifax and TransUnion but nothing will show up on Experian. And as most people are aware, the entire state of Texas uses Experian for car loans. When you call their corporate office, they're kind of arrogant about it also.

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    Refunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2025

    I really enjoy working with this company, I've fallen on hard times on occasion, lost my health ins. and have had to pay out of pocket to stay alive, I've been in the hospital and not being able to go to work and this company has worked with me every time, they don't make me feel uneasy or talk down to me when talk to them about my payments... The key is to keep in touch.... This one is in Columbus Ohio.

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      Customer ServiceOnline & AppBilling

      Reviewed Feb. 20, 2025

      This company shouldn't even be in business. They are ripping off those with less than stellar credit. If you attempt to add principal to your monthly payment because you want to pay more, they do not allow it. You would be doing yourself a disservice to finance ANYTHING let alone a vehicle from them. There is no customer service number and their website is the worst.

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      Refunds & Payouts

      Reviewed Aug. 7, 2024

      They are liars. I have ZERO clue into how they got five stars on this site... Must be some kinda bias or pay for reviews. If you're reading this, check their Google reviews for better accuracy because this ain't it

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Aug. 14, 2023

      I really like them. They understanding. If you're late they work with you… They don’t blow your phone up.. They really patient very kind and respectable… I’ve been with them about 4 year. I haven’t had no problems.

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      StaffBilling

      Reviewed Aug. 8, 2023

      I have always had great experience working with them. They will help in any way they can. They have been there to always answer questions for me. They will work with you on a payment plan that helps you knowing you have no problem with it.

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      Customer ServicePriceBillingLoan ProcessRates

      Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021

      We purchased a mini van from a local dealership and they recommended this company. We had attempted through another acceptance corp for bad credit but realized they tacked on a finance fee of $2500 to the loan. We traded in an old pickup truck that had some engine trouble which gave us $1k towards the down payment, plus $500 cash. I said I wanted the vehicle paid off in less than 3 years but couldn't afford more than $400/month. They were able to give me a 30 month loan for $360. The interest rate was a single calculated rate and saved me a significant amount of money over the life of the loan compared to the other loan company. There was a $5000 difference between the Acceptance Corp and PFS over the life of the loan between fees and interest.

      I moved jobs during the loan and needed to change the due date, and they were super easy to work with. We've absolutely stood by we will go through them again in the future should we get an additional car loan. This is the the thing, they are a finance company, they want their money, you are a customer and they fronted you money for a loan. They do work with poor credit which means you have a high interest rate, if you choose a high cost, low value vehicle, with a long loan, there are significant risks to be able to pay it off. But I stand by, compared to other companies that are in the subprime market, they are more than fair. I am very happy with them and will continue to use them in the future.

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      Customer ServicePriceStaffBilling

      Reviewed Jan. 31, 2020

      I realize I am just a number, a debit or a credit in an accounting ledger. I also realize that common sense is just not that common anymore. At the same time there is a understood level of professionalism that is common to all companies. ESPECIALLY if that is part of your companies name. I was unemployed and I fell behind a payment. Nothing I could do. I stretched my savings as far as it would go. If I could make a payment I would not have fallen behind. I called and left message after message, with no return phone call. The one time I did get them on the phone and asked them about the messages, they put me on HOLD so they could check the messages. I bought the truck 3 years ago. I still owe more than it's worth.

      They attempted to repossess my truck the other week. Only reason they didn't get it is because I ran from the tow truck. Normally, most places would send a letter to let you know they are about to repossess the vehicle if you don't make a payment. Their people don't have that common courtesy. I called them again Monday. Asked them to call me. It's Friday. No one has called. Maybe they haven't figured out how to listen to the messages. This place is the corporate version of smiling in your face and stabbing you in the back. For anyone that is thinking about using this company, go somewhere else. Find a better place.

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      Price

      Reviewed Dec. 15, 2019

      I bought a car 5 1/2 years ago for $14 k, here we are almost 6 years later and I still owe $8k. Something is seriously wrong with this scenario. I know a few times my personal auto insurance lapsed and PFS tacked on an additional $1000 which made my car payment go up. I asked my bank about this practice and they stated this is not a normal thing to do. I can't even trade in the vehicle because it is worth $7k less than what is owed. Something is very wrong and even if my interest rate was high, I've technically paid the car off twice. I need to investigate further as to what is really going on with the price gouging with this organization.

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed Dec. 4, 2019

      Pfs helped me when no other finance company would. I did have to pay a large down payment but that’s what happens when you don’t have good credit. They gave me a chance and 5 years later my 25k vehicle is paid off and I never had an issue, I paid my payments on time and it went smoothly! Thank you Professional Finance Service!

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      Professional Financial Services Company Information

      Company Name:
      Professional Financial Services
      Website:
      www.pfs-corp.net