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Abstract

A system and method for extending a firm offer of credit without regard to the credit risk profile of the credit applicant is disclosed. Using seller-defined and/or system and method provider configured business rules and related payment computations, the system derives a series of initial payments representing a “down payment.” After the down payment is collected, the goods or services are delivered. The purchaser may elect upfront from a plurality of payment options, including the automatic collection through recurring pre-authorized electronic funds transfers to a deposit account or via authorized and settled credit or debit card authorization(s). A purchaser using either of these options has the option, upon receipt of the goods or services, to pay the remaining balance through the continuation of electronic funds transfers or, at any point prior to completion of payments using a “one-time authorized amount for the balance due” alternative form of payment like cash, credit or debit card, to pay off the remaining balance.

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