Auto Loan Shopping Tips 101
Ok let me give you some advice on getting the best bang for your buck when applying for a bad credit auto loan.
If you or someone you know is in the market for a bad credit auto loan, your first step should be to get a copy of your credit report. Be sure to see if everything on the your credit report is actually accurate. There may be a good chance that you may find in-accurate information was reported on the report. If you do find a few errors, and you do not begin the process of disputing those items, you may be placed with a lender for your auto loan that is considered to be a “Sub-Prime Lender” rather than a “Prime Lender”, who in most cases will give you a higher interest rate and terms on the car loan.
When applying for bad credit car loans, try and get a report with your credit score if possible. For some time in the past, credit scores were only available to prospective lenders, who in turn used them to make credit decisions for those looking for loans. Now credit scores are available for consumers who want to see their score before shopping for a loan. Your score can be retrieved online from each of the three main credit bureaus: Equifax, Trans Union and Experian. If you have any kind of credit problems, it may be important to find out before you shop. Getting an accurate credit score and overall picture of your credit history will in the long run help you negotiate a better deal when shopping for a car loan online.
One important word of advice is to not depend solely on the car dealership to find you a loan. It is a good idea to do some bad credit auto loan shopping online before you make a decision. Usually dealers make a commission on an auto loan they provide for you which can be a bit costly to you if your not careful. I personally recommend that if posible, you secure a car loan before going to the dealership to buy a car, this way you can negotiate the sale like a cash buyer.
Start searching around. Auto loan rates will be different from dealer to dealer so don’t be in a rush and jump on the first deal your offered if you dont have to. Credit unions are also a great place to look at. For many years in the past, credit unions used to only lend to people with good credit, now that has changed and people with some credit problems can also get auto loans this way. It’s getting easier and easier!
But don’t get me wrong, car dealer do offer a great service that can save you a lot of time shopping around, if you don’t have time to shop. They make the auto loan process quick and painless if you decide to apply through the dealership. It just may wind up costing you some money in the long run. They offer the convenience of dealing with a variety of different lenders and can get you an approval in practically seconds with todays technology. Remember, convenience is something you pay for in this day and age!
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