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CDK Foundations Suite: Buy Now Pay Later Loan Prequalification Enhancement

October 22, 2026

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Allow a prequalification loan request to be sent to a customer and upon completion will return, if approved, the maximum amount the customer is eligible for with Buy Now Pay Later.

What's New

  • Added Buy Now Pay Later loan prequalification, allowing dealers to send customers a prequalification request before service work begins
  • Customers can view their maximum eligible financing amount upon approval, helping them better understand available payment options
  • Enhanced payment transparency by providing customers with additional details about their payments to the dealership

How This Helps Car Dealers

  • Gives customers visibility into financing options before approving service or parts purchases
  • Helps increase repair order and parts approval rates by reducing payment-related obstacles
  • Supports informed purchasing decisions with upfront financing eligibility information
  • Improves the customer experience with greater transparency into dealership payment options

Key Takeaways

The Buy Now Pay Later prequalification enhancement helps dealers proactively offer financing options, giving customers greater confidence in their purchasing decisions while creating more opportunities to approve needed service and parts.

Learn More About CDK Solutions

Part of the CDK Foundations Suite, helping dealerships deliver more flexible payment options and a better customer experience.

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