Getting Car Loans for Bad Credit

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 12:12
Posted in category Finance

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by Darrin Lancetti

Going to a car dealership and applying for a loan can be a daunting experience, especially when you know that your credit is less than perfect. No one wants to have the sales rep come back to let you know that you’ve been rejected for a car loan due to your credit. However, even if you do have credit that is subprime, there are car loans for bad credit that are available today.

You’re not the only one with bad credit who needs a car loan. There are many lenders who specialize in car loans for bad credit situations. The interest rates on these loans will not be as attractive as those with great credit, but they will allow you to purchase the new car you want. There are ways to get these types of loans - here are a few tips that will help you find them.

The first thing you want to do is to get ahold of your credit report. Make sure there are no errors or unknowns that may be negatively affecting your credit score. If you do find any errors, you can write simple letters to the credit bureaus to get these items corrected. This can make a huge difference.

Knowing your credit score before talking to the car salesman is very important. You want to come into the deal with an informed attitude. Don’t wait for the salesman to come back to you with the news that your credit score is such-and-such. This puts you in a weak position. Tell the salesman your score beforehand, and find out what financing they offer for someone in your situation.

Another thing to know when looking for car loans with bad credit is that the dealers aren’t necessarily the best places to get the best rates. You see, the dealer earns a cut of the finance deals they do, so you can potentially pay more when going through the dealership.

Contacting a bank or even a financing company could wind up getting you a better interest rate - even if your credit isn’t that great. It’s a great advantage as well to go to a dealership with your financing already in place - you’ll be much less anxious and more able to focus on the car rather than the loan.

Don’t forget to do a little shopping around. Don’t necessarily go with the first lender who is willing to give you some money for your car purchase. There are lots of bad credit auto lenders out there, so your first option is not always your best one. With a bit of looking around, you should be able to find a decent enough auto loan for bad credit.

So, you can see that having bad credit does not mean that you cannot get a good deal on auto financing. With a little work, persistence and due diligence, you can certainly get yourself the financing you need on a new car, even with less-than-perfect credit.

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