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Alternative Payment Options For Retailers
No salesperson wants to see a deal fall through at the till.
It can be heart-wrenching to watch a potential customer walk out the door empty-handed simply because they are not aware of all the payment options available to them.
Most big-ticket retailers, like hot tub and RV salesmen make use of multiple means of payment. There is always cash, cheque and credit cards. But there are also a myriad of payment options available from the banks.
Financing can include not paying anything for 12 months, or making manageable, bite-sized payments over the course of several years.
Payment options like these are a service for customers who do not want to put down a large payment all at once. Most retailers pay for this service. Or factor it into their pricing. It exists, however, simply because the market demands it.
But sometimes retailers can’t bank on the banks to approve their customers. The approval process for financing is selective and it can be complicated and time-consuming.
Retail financing can be fickle. Bad credit, no credit, self-employment and age are factors for the banks. The sale could be as good as signed, but if the bank falls through in the end, the customer walks.
Any salesperson worth their salt knows not to stop at the first “no.” With a few well-timed questions they can determine whether their customer is a homeowner. If they are, there are even more financing options available to them.
Some customers never pay in cash on principal. They prefer credit options catered to their spending style. This has led for banks to offer incentive payment options that range from not paying for months, years, and even financing at 0% for an extended period of time. The idea is always to push the sale forward. Without the sale, there is no transaction, so it is in everyone’s interest, from the bank to the private lender to the salesman to the retailer, to be sure the sale is handled professionally.
Beyond banks, there are alternative mortgage brokers than can help complete the sale of big-ticket items by financing through second mortgage loans.
The process is simple, quick and straightforward. Within one day, the customer will know if they are approved for a second mortgage loan to get the money they need – fast.
It’s another option available to retailers. Like a back-up plan if bank financing falls through. Additional knowledge can’t hurt. Being aware of all the payment options is all part of being a well-versed salesperson.
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