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title: Remote Transactions Origination
description: TDC offers multiple ways for dealerships to handle remote transactions, allowing buyers to complete key steps from home before visiting the showroom. Below are the three primary ways to originate tran
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# Remote Transactions Origination

TDC offers multiple ways for dealerships to handle remote transactions, allowing buyers to complete key steps from home before visiting the showroom. Below are the three primary ways to originate transactions remotely using the TDC system.

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|  | TDC Dashboard "New Transaction" | Dealer Website - "Finance Application" | Dealer Website - 'Pre-Qualify" |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Best For** | Buyers who are committed to their purchase—such as returning customers or those transitioning out of a lease—who want to minimize time spent at the dealership. | Buyers who want to save time at the dealership but are not yet fully committed to a specific vehicle. | Buyers who want to check their credit score without affecting their credit before committing. |
| **Pros** | \- Identity verification -  Driver’s license capture \- Trade info capture | The fastest way to capture Credit Application | The quickest way to check credit score |
| **Cons** | Takes longer to complete at home | - No Driver\`s License Capture \- No Identity Verification -No Trade capture | - Prequalification is NOT approval \- The Credit Application is required to move forward |
| **How To Links** | [Learn More](https://knowledgebase.thedealersconcierge.com/knowledge/remote-transactions-dashboard?hsLang=en) | [Learn More](https://knowledgebase.thedealersconcierge.com/knowledge/remote-transactions-dealer-website?hsLang=en) | [Learn More](https://knowledgebase.thedealersconcierge.com/knowledge/pre-qualify-dealer-website?hsLang=en) |

 

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