SecureLease VISION to Provide Credit Bureau Reports with MicroBilt’s SDK

SecureLease, a leading provider of Internet-based services to the leasing industry, has integrated MicroBilt’s Software Development Kit (SDK) into VISION—its new Application Service Provider product. Subscribers now can obtain reliable credit information instantly to evaluate lease applications.

SecureLease VISION offers companies building blocks to rapidly deploy B2B finance solutions that fit their unique needs. VISION uses the Application Service Provider (ASP) model to deliver an Internet presence with the subscriber's distinctive marketing personality. Capabilities range from email and web site hosting, to full e-commerce solutions including credit scoring and electronic document delivery. Subscribers choose the features they need for a cost effective solution tailored to their requirements.

With the addition of the powerful MicroBilt SDK, subscribers can now elect to define acceptance criteria and evaluate credit bureau data from the three major consumer bureaus and two commercial bureaus. Companies have complete flexibility to combine the best of automated processing and the human touch to serve their customers.

SecureLease was seeking a faster, more secure, and more economical alternative for accessing credit bureau products. According to Steve Lundergan, SecureLease President, "We chose MicroBilt because they were able to provide a superior product, they had great experience in the industry, and they were very responsive."

The MicroBilt SDK puts companies on the leading edge of automating credit decisions. Lease applications receive fast replies. Routine paper shuffling is eliminated so leasing companies can focus on building their business and serving their customers. "MicroBilt has relieved us of a significant burden," said Kirk Hall, SecureLease CTO. "We were able to integrate the MicroBilt SDK into VISION in under two weeks, saving significant development cost, and we no longer have to maintain direct connections to the credit bureaus."

MicroBilt’s SDK is geared to companies who extend credit or have a need to run credit reports for their businesses. The MicroBilt interface provides a way for developers to access and integrate multiple credit bureau data and reporting into their application.

"We are pleased that SecureLease chose to replace their existing credit access capability with the MicroBilt SDK," said Ken Hill, President of MicroBilt Corporation. "They recognized the value of our product and our experience with the credit bureaus."

VISION is SecureLease’s second release of its ASP-based product, initially offered in September of 2000. Developed using the Microsoft .NET framework, VISION showcases the versatility of new Internet development tools to provide Brokers, Lessors, Funders, Banks and Financial Institutions increased efficiency and productivity with automatic processing options, flexible integration with external systems, secure and reliable access to confidential information and rapid deployment while accommodating clients' specific needs.

About SecureLease: 
SecureLease was created to serve the equipment leasing and finance industries. Our goal is to provide small to mid-sized businesses access to e-commerce solutions at an affordable price. Our philosophy is that technology should automate routine processes and provide real-time information, but can never replace industry experience and equipment knowledge. Our software uses an Application Service Provider (ASP) model so clients can quickly establish a unique Internet identity. SecureLease is responsible for maintaining the hardware and software, while the subscriber maintains complete control of access to confidential information.

SecureLease was established in 1999 to build on the success of software developed with the sponsorship of Richlund & Associates, a leasing company headquartered in St. Charles, MO. The leadership team offers experience in the leasing and finance industries, technology expertise and a commitment to listen to our customers. For more information visit our website at www.securelease.net, contact us by e-mail to info@SecureLease.net, or call 800-371-5432.

About MicroBilt:
MicroBilt, a division of Bristol, is a nationwide leader in credit bureau data access and retrieval, providing credit solutions to the Financial (banking, mortgages, home equity, credit union, collections), Rental or Leasing, Health Care, Insurance, Law Enforcement, Educational (Universities, Colleges and institutions of higher learning) and Utilities (gas, electric, cellular, cable, residential phones) industries. MicroBilt provides interfaces with the three consumer bureaus, Equifax (NYSE: EFX), Experian (London Stock Exchange: GUS) and Trans Union and the two commercial bureaus, Dun & Bradstreet and Experian Business. Bureau data is available via dial-up software, Internet website access (creditcommander.microbilt.com), or through an integrated custom interface utilizing the Software Developers Kit. The company also enables web sites to enhance their content offerings by delivering a CreditCommander.com co-branded site to their established online communities. MicroBilt services over 30,000 customers throughout the United States and Canada. MicroBilt (www.microbilt.com), formerly a First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC) subsidiary, is headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia with offices in Princeton, New Jersey, South Carolina, Arizona and California.