Bank of the West 2013 Annual Report Download - page 10

National Finance Group
For ten years, Bank of the West has
drawn on our lending expertise to provide
Camping World with RV financing solutions.
Our National Finance Group (NFG)
provides comprehensive financing for
dealers, and our Dealer Financial Services
team has committed nearly $50 million
to the company’s syndicated floor plan
facility and corporate card loans.
“As we have grown, Bank of the West has
become one of our favorite lenders because
of their expertise in our market and product,
their efficiency and their ability to deliver
on a daily basis.”
— Marcus Lemonis, CEO, Camping World
CAMPING WORLD
Camping World is a one-stop shop for everything that
campers and recreational vehicle (RV) enthusiasts need
to hit the road and explore the outdoors in their own way.
Since 1966, the company has grown from a single store
in Kentucky into the nation’s largest retailer of RVs, RV
accessories and RV-related services in the U.S. Camping
World is owned by Good Sam Enterprises, a provider
of products and services for RV enthusiasts. As their
banking partner, Bank of the West and its subsidiary,
Essex Credit, provide loans to Camping World customers
and Good Sam Club members who are purchasing or
refinancing their recreational vehicle and commercial
banking products for their dealers.
Today, Camping World’s national network includes
85 local dealerships that specialize in selling and
servicing RVs. In addition to their wide selection
of new and used RVs, the company also provides
RV towing and maintenance; detail and refurbishment
services; affordable RV rentals; technical advice from
RV experts; and hard-to-find parts.
From facility upgrades to new store openings, Camping
World continues to expand and evolve its offerings
to make outdoor adventuring more affordable, reliable
and convenient for customers.
1,050
NFG has over 1,000 RV dealer
relationships nationwide