Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating a financing application from a retailer to a finance source are provided. In some embodiments, information related to a financing application may be communicated from a retailer. The information may be converted to a suitable file format and automatically transmitted, for example, as a facsimile (or any other suitable file format) over communications paths using a communications network. In some embodiments of the present invention, motor vehicle dealership financing application techniques are used to determine financing eligibility, financing terms, or any combination thereof in connection with the sale or leasing of motor vehicles.