Here are the steps in obtaining a lease through the http://www.LeaseCompare.com service:

If you negotiate your own purchase price, here are the steps from start to finish:

DAY 1

[1] Apply for credit using your negotiated purchase price (less trade-in amount if any.
[2] After credit approval, ACS (your leasing agent) will contact the dealer to confirm your deal.
[3] ACS prints lease contract and faxes to you for your review.
[4] Upon your approval, ACS overnights all necessary documents to you.

DAY 2

[5] You receive documents, sign and return in the overnight envelope provided.

DAY 3

[6] ACS receives documents and pays dealer.

DAY 4

[7] Dealer receives payment and arranges for you to take delivery. NOTE: Sometimes step 7 can be included in step 6 to expedite the delivery.

If you have ACS secure a vehicle for you then Step 1 will not begin until you approve the vehicle and pricing.

-Tarry Shebesta
http://www.LeaseCompare.com Forum Moderator