For regional banks to compete with national banks, Roosenberg recommended that regional institutions “clearly differentiate their value proposition and show dealers how their services are superior in meeting their needs.” Deerfield Beach, Fla., Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southeast Toyota Finance (SET Finance), the captive finance company for the 177 Toyota dealers throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, has been ranked No. 1 in dealer satisfaction among Captive Mass Market-Prime Automotive Finance Lenders for the second year in a row by the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study. Toyota Southeast Finance’s correlation with parent Toyota’s equity pricing has tightened, indicating macro auto sector optimism could spill over into financing arm valuation.