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OUR EXPERT SERVICES
More Approvals. More Deals. Better Service.
At US Dealer Financial Services, we specialize in helping boat dealers close more sales by providing flexible, customer-first financing solutions. Whether your buyer has perfect credit or needs help qualifying, our experienced team works directly with your customers to secure the best loan options—fast. With our dealer-friendly process and responsive support, you can spend less time chasing financing and more time selling boats.
Estimate Your Boat Payments With Our Loan Calculator
This boat and RV loan calculator will help you determine the monthly payments on your boat or RV loan. Simply enter the loan amount, term and interest rate in the fields below and click calculate. This calculator will show you both the principal and interest payments you would make on a fixed-rate loan.
ABOUT OUR SERVICE
Our Expert Dealer Services
What We Offer Your Dealership
- Dealer-Focused Financing Solutions:
- Loan options for all credit types — prime to subprime
- Fast, same-day pre-approvals
- Dedicated account managers for every dealer
- Access to a wide network of lenders
- Flexible loan structures (including 10–20 year terms, competitive rates)
- White-Glove Service:
- We contact your customer directly, walk them through their options, and keep you in the loop.
Our Step-By-Step Process
1. Refer
Kick off the process by sending your customers to your dealership’s custom pre-qualification link, provided by US-DFS. This link takes them to a short, secure form where they can share basic financial information—without affecting their credit score. Don’t have your custom link yet? Contact us and we’ll set one up for you.
2. Connect & Review
After the customer submits their form, our team quickly reaches out to review their details and understand their financing needs. We then evaluate their eligibility and search for the best loan options through our nationwide network of lenders.
👉 Use our Boat Loan Calculator & quickly estimate monthly payments for any loan amount, term, or interest rate.
3. Pre-Qualify & Apply
Once we’ve reviewed their profile, we walk them through the pre-qualification results and help them complete a full loan application if they’re ready to proceed. We tailor the process to your customer’s specific needs to ensure a smooth and positive experience.
4. Ongoing Dealer Support
We don’t just disappear after funding. Our dealer partners receive dedicated support, real-time updates, and fast response times to help you close deals quickly and confidently—every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there different types of boat loans?
What factors influence boat loan interest rates?
What Is the average boat loan payment?
What Are the benefits of using the boat loan calculator?
How does the boat loan calculator work?
How do I use the boat loan calculator?
How do I become a dealer partner with US-DFS?
Do I need to manage the financing process?
How quickly can a customer get approved?
What types of customers can you finance?
How does US-DFS help my dealership close more deals?
Can I use a boat loan to buy a used boat?
How long are boat loan terms?
What credit score is needed for a boat loan?
Can I refinance my boat loan?
How can I get a boat loan?
What types of boats can and cannot be financed through US-DFS?
Can I get pre-approved for a boat loan?
How does a boat loan work?
How do I apply for an RV loan?
What credit score is needed for an RV loan?
Can I get an RV loan with a bad credit score?
How long are RV loans?
How can I get an RV loan?
What types of RVs do you finance?
How do I qualify for an RV loan?
How does an RV loan work?
Can I still pre-qualify with bad credit?
What are the eligibility criteria for RV loans?
What documents are required for a RV loan?
Can I finance a used RV?
Does prequalifying affect my credit score?
What does insurance cover?
Do you need boat insurance?
How much is boat insurance? What about RV insurance?
Can I get a loan with bad credit?
How long are boat loan terms?
What documents are required for a boat or RV loan?
Can I finance a used boat or RV?
How does the application process for a boat or RV loan work?
What are the eligibility criteria for boat and RV loans?
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