Republic Finance, a Plano-based leading consumer loan provider, has agreed to be acquired by an investor group led by J.C. Flowers & Co., a private investment firm focused on the global financial services industry, alongside Nowlake Technology, LLC.

Funds advised by CVC Capital Partners, Republic’s majority owner, will exit its investment, while the Phillips family, which retained a significant shareholding under CVC’s ownership, will continue to hold an equity interest in the company. Republic’s management team will continue to lead the company.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Over more than seven decades, our team has built Republic Finance into a trusted, well-run company serving hundreds of thousands of customers, and today’s announcement is a strong endorsement of that work,” Ian Rehmert, president and CEO of Republic Finance, said in a statement.

Rehmert also expressed gratitude to CVC for their partnership and support in beginning a new chapter with J.C. Flowers and the Nowlake group of companies.

He added, “Their financial strength, deep financial services expertise, and shared commitment to responsible, customer-first lending position us to keep serving our customers and growing our business for years to come.”

With over 70 years of experience in the U.S. consumer finance sector focused on personal loans and flexible lending options tailored to individual needs, Republic has “built long-lasting relationships with its customers based on its reputation for a customer-first approach and responsible lending” while operating across 17 states, the company said.

Investors see bright future for Republic

“Republic is committed to offering fair and transparent products with a focus on regulatory compliance,” said Thomas Harding, managing director at J.C. Flowers. “That discipline, combined with a deeply experienced management team and a loyal customer base, makes Republic a compelling platform. We look forward to partnering with the Company and Nowlake to build on its strong foundation and accelerate its growth.”

Ian Anderson, group president of Nowlake, said his team was looking forward to partnering with Republic and JC Flowers.

“Republic Finance has built a strong, respected platform with deep customer relationships and a great track record,” Anderson said. “We see opportunity to bring technology, scale, and additional products from the Nowlake Group of Companies to help accelerate Republic’s next phase of growth alongside J.C. Flowers.”

CVC leaders said they were fortunate to be part of Republic’s success. 

“It’s been a privilege to partner with the Phillips family and Republic’s management team and we are very proud of what we have collectively accomplished,” added Daniel Brand, Partner at CVC. “We wish Ian and his team all the best for this next phase of their growth journey.”

The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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