Thursday, August 14, 2008

Well Here Is A Lesson For You: Bad Credit Is More Common Than You Think

Category: Finance, Credit.

Are you one of the good people who have some credit problem in your past or present?



There is good news however- More and more lenders are going after the bad credit market causing the interest rates to lower for all consumers. Well here is a lesson for you: Bad credit is more common than you think. Even if you have had bankruptcy or any bad credit, you can still qualify for an auto loan with very good interest rates. Now you can apply from the comfort of your own home and not have to put up with the stress of walking into a dealership to try and get financing. It is now much easier and less embarasing due to the technology known as the Internet. Here is how the many good people should buy a vehicle with poor or bad credit. You can get" pre- approvals" from many online lenders.


Set up special financing before even stepping onto the car lot. This way you know when you walk onto the first car lot exactly how much you can spend, and how much your monthly payments will be! You simply fill in the amount borrowed( up to your pre- approved limit, ) sign, send your signed contract into the lender, and you' re done! The lenders will approve you for the loan, and mail you a credit voucher that you give to the dealership once you work the deal on the car you want. In order to qualify for a bad credit car loan, lenders look at some specific things. Most lenders also prefer that you' ve held your current job for about a year, and that you' ve had a consistent home address. They will want to see if you have sufficient income to cover your current bills, the loan payment you are about to commit to, as well as the costs of maintaining and insuring your new vehicle.


It sounds a bit simplistic, but don' t take on any more of a car payment than you can afford. Like with any other buying situation, it is best to compare rates among different lenders. Use this opportunity to rebuild your credit. make your payments on time, and when your credit situation improves, you can get your loan refinanced at a lower interest rate. Be careful not to apply at too many places though, as too many credit inquiries will have a negative effect on your credit score. We hope these tips may help you to get your perfect car.

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