ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Agora Data, Inc. (“Agora”), a leading fintech innovator delivering advanced capital solutions in the non-prime consumer finance market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Pratt as Head of its Financial Institutions Group (FIG). Wendy joined Agora in mid-August and will lead the strategic expansion of the FIG division, which supports independent finance companies with limited access to traditional capital markets.
“Agora launched its Financial Institutions Group in 2020 with the acquisition of over $100 million in seasoned loans from a top-tier finance company through three transactions. Since then, the group has surpassed $400 million in purchases and has over $250 million in its current pipeline,” said Chris Barry, Chief Sales Officer at Agora. “Wendy’s leadership and industry experience will significantly accelerate the growth of FIG, complementing our core business of helping dealerships establish and grow captive finance companies.”
Jody Day, Chief Financial Officer, added, “Agora’s FIG channel levels the playing field for independent finance companies, enabling them to compete with larger institutions by leveraging our capital, technology, and deep market expertise.”
Wendy’s appointment comes as Agora accelerates its expansion. The company recently entered the 144A securitization market with its inaugural transaction in May 2025. In addition, over the past quarter, Agora completed two structured whole-loan transactions under its innovative “ATALT” program to further complement and diversify the company’s capital strategy. Alongside its growing warehouse capacity, Agora now has over $700 million in loan UPB capacity to fuel its 2026 growth objectives. In anticipation of increased demand, Agora has also expanded its workforce, onboarding more than 30 new full-time employees in July and August alone.
Steve Burke, CEO of Agora Data, stated, “I’m highly optimistic about the future of the auto finance landscape. As interest rates decline, used vehicle prices stabilize, inflation eases, and changes in taxation on tips and overtime take effect, consumers will likely have more disposable income—fueling stronger performance across our industry.”
Agora’s continued growth is powered by its proprietary AI and machine learning technology, a vast and unique data set, and a fundamental commitment to “Alignment of Interest” with loan originators. These advantages have contributed to year-over-year reductions in both delinquencies and charge-offs.
About Agora Data, Inc.
Agora Data, Inc. is a leading consumer fintech company transforming access to capital in the non-prime auto finance market. Agora empowers loan originators to improve portfolio performance, unlock capital, and scale responsibly through its AI-driven analytics and innovative financing solutions. Backed by a deep automotive heritage, Agora made history by completing the industry’s first-ever asset-pooled non-prime auto securitization in 2020 and continues to pioneer new avenues in financial technology.
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