Subaru to Launch In-House Financial Services in the U.S. by 2030, Extending Partnership with JPMorgan Chase

Entering captive finance in the U.S. to strengthen retail network and direct customer engagement

Subaru has officially confirmed plans to launch its in-house financial services business in the United States by 2030, offering vehicle loans and leasing to consumers — and inventory financing to its 640 authorized U.S. dealers. This move marks Subaru's accelerated push to deepen its localization strategy in the American market.

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As a transitional measure, Subaru also announced it will extend its existing white-label partnership with JPMorgan Chase — operating under the banner "Subaru Motors Finance" — until its fully independent financial platform is fully operational. JPMorgan Chase has served as Subaru's primary U.S. financial partner for 25 years, and currently handles approximately 70% of Subaru's total U.S. retail financing and lease volume through this joint platform.

Jeff Walters, Chief Operating Officer of Subaru of America, stated in an August 5 announcement: "This is a forward-looking strategic initiative that will help Subaru further solidify its position in the U.S. market and deepen relationships with both customers and dealers." He emphasized that JPMorgan Chase remains a "steadfast and reliable partner," signaling Subaru's commitment to building a long-term, sustainable financial platform.

Yoichi Hori, President and CEO of Subaru of America, described the move as a "strategic growth opportunity for the future," directly supporting sales operations and the dealer network while strengthening Subaru's direct connection with end users — ultimately creating long-term value for shareholders and partners. A Subaru of America spokesperson also confirmed that, once its in-house financial services go live, the company intends to expand them into the Canadian market; currently, Subaru dealers in Canada rely on RBC Royal Bank for consumer financing solutions.

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