Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, the software platform that powers some of America's biggest names in automotive finance, has announced a new, preconfigured edition of its software solution - built exclusively for auto finance in the U.S.

Alfa Start delivers the Alfa Systems platform at entry-level cost for U.S.-based auto finance operations of all sizes. Alfa Start includes a preconfigured start position with predesigned process catalog and a suite of out-of-the-box integrations. Alfa Start customers also benefit from an always-on, cloud-native solution with fully managed infrastructure and regular upgrades.

Alex Cooper, Associate Director at Alfa responsible for Start delivery in the U.S., said: "By choosing a preconfigured instance of Alfa Systems with business-ready core configuration, Alfa Start customers can be in live production with their new system in less than 24 weeks, quickly leveraging the functionality and performance for which Alfa Systems has become renowned."

Simon Clark, Alfa's Head of Business Development, Americas, said: "Alfa Start allows any auto finance company to take full advantage of the proven Alfa Systems platform, which until now has been within reach only of larger, more established operators. Our optimized approach accelerates systems change, maximizes value and minimizes risk, and enables lean businesses to automate, innovate and challenge in the auto finance space.

"Alfa Start is built on over a decade supporting the top providers at the forefront of auto finance in the US. This experience has been distilled into our predefined, best-practice parameters and processes, so Alfa Start represents a compelling proposition to take your business forward."

Alfa Start is also available for equipment finance in the UK. Alfa expects to release further editions in 2021 and beyond.