How it works
How BufferLoan works
A dealer-sponsored Payment Protection Program, from enrollment to assistance — six steps, with funds on a card restricted to the customer’s automobile lender.
The dealership enrolls
The dealership enrolls in BufferLoan.
A hardship happens
The customer experiences an unexpected financial hardship.
The customer applies
The customer contacts BufferLoan and submits an application.
BufferLoan assists
When approved, BufferLoan provides 0% payment assistance.
Funds are overnighted on a credit/debit card
Funds are restricted exclusively for payment to the customer’s automobile lender.
Dealership maintains a healthy portfolio
92% chance the customer will revisit your dealership
You can see who we assisted this month
Your dealership gets a read-only portal with the names of the customers we assisted for you this month — no logins to manage for your staff beyond one account.
Protect relationships that matter
Join dealerships using BufferLoan to provide meaningful customer support while strengthening lender relationships. Maintaining positive online presence. Avoid problems with your lenders.