Marc G Mathies

US Patent:

20110270773, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Apr 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/771694

Inventors:

James Siekman - Charlotte NC, US
Elizabeth S. Votaw - Potomac MD, US
Marc Mathies - Newbury Park CA, US

Assignee:

BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705305

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention provide a home maintenance recommendation tool that is incorporated into a user's online financial account. The home maintenance recommendation tool, generally provides a user the ability to review, edit, submit, and track home maintenance repairs needed on the one or more properties owned by the user. The home maintenance recommendation tool receives information related to repairs that the property might need through information that is captured when the mortgage is originated, purchased, or serviced, or through purchases made by the user at a business using certain financial accounts. The home maintenance recommendation tool also provides the user the ability to search, identify, receive, and purchase products and services needed to make the suggested repairs through businesses that are strategic partners with the financial institution using the user's online financial account.