About Us

Elevating the Consumer Lending Industry

Based in South Bend, IN, Carleton provides accurate and compliant calculations, document generation, and audit consulting services nationwide. With over 55 years of experience, we have built a reputation on our commitment to accurate and compliant payment calculations and expert-level support services.

About Us

Carleton's History

Over 55 Years of Industry-Leading Experience

Carleton is a pioneer within the industry and is constantly innovating.

APR Birth
1967

APR Birth

Carleton founder, J. Carleton Pitts, served on a sub-committee that defined Truth in Lending Regulation Z.

Rate Charts
1970

Rate Charts

Carleton promised rate charts faster than anyone in the industry because of their innovative printing plates.

Programmed Desktop Calculators
1978

Programmed Desktop Calculators

Carleton developed loan quoting applications that supported all lending products offered by lending institutions.

Programmed Handheld Calculators
1980

Programmed Handheld Calculators

Carleton delivered EPROM Memory Module for handheld computers.

Desktop Software
1986

Desktop Software

Carleton introduced PC based loan contract software.

Web Service APIs
1994

Web Service APIs

Carleton offered their first API and today Carleton’s suite of APIs solve client’s calculation needs across numerous industries.

Tax, Title & Registration Data Integration
2017

Tax, Title & Registration Data Integration

Carleton integrated sales tax, title, registration, and dealer fee data into the CarletonCalcs® payment calculations.

Lender & Incentive Data Integration
2021

Lender & Incentive Data Integration

Carleton further bolstered its offerings by integrating lender, rebate, and incentive program data into the CarletonCalcs® payment calculations.

Who We Are

Our Core Values Set Us Apart

Our reputation is built on our commitment to accuracy and compliance. This experienced team includes in-house compliance attorneys, policy analysts, software developers, and client support personnel.

  • Integrity. Our daily decisions and actions are ethical, fair, and honest.
  • Family Unity. We care for each other and the company.
  • Customer Focus. We help our customers succeed and become long-term partners.
  • Excellence. We strive for our products and services to be of the highest quality and usability.
  • Adaptability. We initiate and embrace change in the delivery of our core expertise.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our Core Values Set Us Apart

Why Clients Trust Carleton

Calculation Leader

We are the country’s industry leading provider of financial calculation software, document delivery software and compliance support.

Robust Data Offerings

We have enhanced payment engine features to include more robust data offerings and more reliable delivery of APIs to provide better solutions.

Truth in Lending Accuracy

We provide accurate and compliant payments and disclosure data related to the Truth in Lending Act.

Complete Support

We can support your calculation needs throughout the entire sales lifecycle.

Secure Solutions

We are committed to best practices, continuous risk assessments, and regulatory requirements. Protecting your data is our top priority.

Trusted Partner

We will work with your team to solve any calculation, document, and/or validation need.

98% Client Retention

98% Client Retention

160+ Integrated Partners

160+ Integrated Partners

50M+ Transactions

50M+ Transactions

completed per month

Associations

Organizations We Belong To