Abstract: A method and system for offering credit to a prospective borrower are provided. A lender first determines a prospective borrower location, which may be a commercial outlet, such as a retail store where goods or services are offered. The lender then references a purchase history associated with the borrower at that particular location. The lender then determines the credit worthiness of the borrower. Based upon location, purchase history, and credit worthiness, the lender may deliver a customized offer of credit to the prospective borrower. The offer of credit may be location based, and may accompany a suggested good or service that is available at the prospective borrower's location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapidly and remotely providing temporary credit to a borrower is provided. In one embodiment, a lender uses as one criterion in approving the temporary credit a minimum number of deposits within a predetermined deposit verification time. Upon receipt of a request for credit, which may come either from a prospective borrower or from a merchant upon denial of credit to the prospective borrower, a lender queries a deposit account to determine whether a predetermined minimum number of deposits has been made within a predetermined deposit verification time. The lender may also determine whether each of the deposits exceeds a minimum deposit amount. Where approved, the lender is able to rapidly dispense funds for use by the borrower. In one embodiment, the lender makes these funds available via a pre-paid credit card. The lender is then able to collect principal and interest through electronic withdrawals.

Abstract: A method and system for offering credit to a prospective borrower are provided. A lender first determines a prospective borrower location, which may be a commercial outlet, such as a retail store where goods or services are offered. The lender then references a purchase history associated with the borrower at that particular location. The lender then determines the credit worthiness of the borrower. Based upon location, purchase history, and credit worthiness, the lender may deliver a customized offer of credit to the prospective borrower. The offer of credit may be location based, and may accompany a suggested good or service that is available at the prospective borrower's location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapidly and remotely providing temporary credit to a borrower is provided. In one embodiment, a lender uses as one criterion in approving the temporary credit a minimum number of deposits within a predetermined deposit verification time. Upon receipt of a request for credit, which may come either from a prospective borrower or from a merchant upon denial of credit to the prospective borrower, a lender queries a deposit account to determine whether a predetermined minimum number of deposits has been made within a predetermined deposit verification time. The lender may also determine whether each of the deposits exceeds a minimum deposit amount. Where approved, the lender is able to rapidly dispense funds for use by the borrower. In one embodiment, the lender makes these funds available via a pre-paid credit card. The lender is then able to collect principal and interest through electronic withdrawals.