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New Vehicle Purchase from a Franchised Dealer

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Let OpenRoad Lending help you get into the new car or truck you deserve. Love the smell of a new car? Let OpenRoad help you with a new car loan! With the OpenRoad eCheck® you can be in control of your car purchase options. If approved, use the OpenRoad eCheck® at any Franchised Dealer within your state of residence. Write the eCheck for any amount up to your approval amount *. With your OpenRoad eCheck® in hand, it is like having cash in your pocket where you can shop like a cash buyer.

What is considered a "New" Vehicle?

  • The vehicle should not be previously titled or have more than 6,000 miles.
  • No commercial vehicles and/or vehicles for business use.
  • Other restrictions apply.

Used Vehicle Purchase from a Franchised Dealer

Found a great used car at a Franchise dealer? Let OpenRoad Lending finance it for you provide you with the used car loan you deserve. With OpenRoad, you'll know all the details of the loan before stepping foot in the dealership. Use the OpenRoad eCheck® to negotiate the sale price of the used vehicle as if you had cash on hand. Write the eCheck for any amount up to your approval amount*. With your OpenRoad eCheck® in hand, it is like having cash in your pocket where you can shop like a cash buyer.

What used vehicles can I finance with OpenRoad Lending?

  • The vehicle must be six years old or newer (currently a 2004 or newer model) and have less than 75,000 miles.
  • No commercial vehicles and/or vehicles for business use.
  • Other restrictions apply.

What is a franchise dealership?

  • A franchise dealership is one authorized by an automobile manufacturer to sell that manufacturer's product and normally has that affiliation with the manufacturer included in its name (like Bob's Ford).
  • Independent used car lots, automobile brokers, and leasing companies are not franchise dealerships and are not eligible.

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