Systems and methods for providing financing information based on a vehicle identification number
First Claim
1. A method for providing financing information based on a vehicle identification number obtained from a vehicle by a wireless device, the method comprising:
- receiving over a network, from the wireless device, the vehicle identification number;
determining financing information based on the vehicle identification number; and
transmitting over the network, to the wireless device, the determined financing information.
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Abstract
Systems and methods allow a customer to obtain a monthly payment and view possible financing options while shopping for a vehicle on a dealership'"'"'s lot. A server may receive a VIN, calculate a monthly payment based on customer parameters, and transmit a message to a wireless device being used by the customer. The message may provide a monthly payment amount and possible financing options for a particular vehicle. The customer may also may input parameters, such as a down payment and an amount of a trade-in, if applicable, so that the parameters are taken into consider when determining financing options.
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1. A method for providing financing information based on a vehicle identification number obtained from a vehicle by a wireless device, the method comprising:
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receiving over a network, from the wireless device, the vehicle identification number;
determining financing information based on the vehicle identification number; and
transmitting over the network, to the wireless device, the determined financing information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for determining financing information, comprising:
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a processor; and
a server, wherein the server receives a vehicle identification number from a wireless device, determines a cost of a vehicle assigned the vehicle identification number, and determines financing information for the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A wireless device for determining financing information based on a vehicle identification number obtained from a vehicle, the wireless device comprising:
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a processor; and
a software module executing instructions that determine financing information based on the vehicle identification number received by the wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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