Founded in 1992 as AmeriCredit Corp., the company established itself as a leading provider of subprime auto loans in the United States. In 2010, it was acquired by General Motors (GM) to serve as its official captive finance company and was subsequently rebranded as GM Financial. Today, GM Financial offers a wide spectrum of auto finance products to consumers and dealerships, including retail loan and lease programs, commercial lending, and ancillary products. Its mission is to create value for GM and its dealers by providing a comprehensive suite of financing solutions that support vehicle sales worldwide.