Automotive Roots
Built on Westlake's long-standing experience in auto finance, with a deep understanding of dealers and automotive businesses.
Built on Automotive
Finance.
Expanded for
Commercial Growth.
WCF is a relationship-driven lender that structures custom capital solutions around each borrower's business — combining decades of Westlake lending experience with a flexible, entrepreneurial approach to commercial finance.
Who We Are
Westlake Capital Finance is a subsidiary of Westlake Financial, a private lender with deep roots in auto finance dating back to the 1970s. That heritage now powers a flexible commercial capital platform — built to help borrowers move quickly, structure smarter, and grow with confidence.
OUR STORY
Five decades of lending experience, one focused mission
From automotive roots to a broader commercial capital platform, built step by step around a real gap in the market.
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1970s
Deep Roots in Auto Finance
Westlake Financial builds its foundation in auto finance, developing decades of lending experience and a deep understanding of the automotive industry.
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2019
WCF Is Created
Westlake Capital Finance launches to close a financing gap for independent auto dealers underserved by traditional banks.
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Today
Commercial Expansion
WCF has expanded beyond auto to support a wider range of commercial borrowers with custom capital solutions across real estate, secured lending, unsecured consumer finance, and asset-backed opportunities.
OUR FOUNDATION
Built to Fill a Financing Gap
Every part of WCF’s platform traces back to solving a real capital access problem.
Commercial Expansion
Supporting a wider range of commercial borrowers across real estate, secured lending, unsecured consumer finance, and asset-backed opportunities.
Custom Lending Approach
Financing structured around each borrower’s assets, goals, cash flow needs, and growth strategy, not a fixed template.
Our Leadership
Meet the team behind Westlake Capital Finance’s relationship-driven lending approach.
Ian Anderson
Group President
Todd Laruffa
Vice President
Adam Laskar
Manager
OUR FOUNDATION
Why Businesses Work with WCF
What sets a relationship lender apart from a traditional bank.
Relationship-Driven
We get to know your business, goals, and challenges before structuring a solution.
Flexible by Design
Our lending approach moves beyond one-size-fits-all templates.
Growth-Focused
We help businesses access capital for expansion, working capital, and portfolio growth.
Service-Oriented
We focus on communication, attention, and responsiveness throughout the process.
Custom Capital Solutions Built Around Your Business
Whether you’re expanding your footprint, unlocking property equity, leveraging portfolio assets, or seeking a more flexible financing partner, WCF helps businesses access capital with confidence.
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