OneMain Financial

Since 1912, OneMain Financial has been helping people realize their financial goals and dreams. With branches nationwide, we are part of the communities in which we serve. Our branches are staffed with friendly, knowledgeable people who live and work right in your neighborhood. They understand your needs and are available to meet with you one-on-one to discuss your loan options. Read on for more details about our company's history or see our visual timeline on Facebook.

A Pioneering Beginning

Founded by Alexander Duncan as Commercial Credit in 1912, our company was a pioneer in the consumer finance industry. In 1916, we offered an installment loan program to help people purchase what was then an exciting new invention - the automobile. That led to the development of installment buying plans for home appliances and other consumer goods.

Growing With America

Over the next few decades, we acquired a major credit insurer and a casualty insurance company. In 1944, we organized an insurance unit that is now known as OneMain Assurance. In 1968, Commercial Credit became a wholly owned subsidiary of Control Data Corporation.

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