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Credit Report, Credit Score & FICO Score
You want to know exactly what you are dealing with before any
lender pulls your credit. Any mistakes, errors or outdated information
should be disputed. You want your credit report to reflect as much
positive information as possible. Be prepared to explain any recent
negative information such as late payments or public records like
bankruptcies.
Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act) you can
get your free credit reports from all three major credit reporting
agencies once every 12 months. You can order over the telephone at
(877) 322-8228 or online at www.annualcreditreport.com. You will
have to purchase your credit scores for a small fee.
Interest rate vs. Down payment
Like the age old question. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Down-payment or interest rate, which is more important. While the
down-payment will demonstrate to a lender you are financially able
and willing to invest in your car purchase, the interest rate really
determines the amount of your monthly car note.
However, a good down-payment will keep you from being in an upside
down loan due to instant depreciation. A new car loses a significant
amount of its value as soon as you drive it off the car lot. An upside
down loan is when the car owner owes more on the vehicle than it is
worth. Putting a down-payment on a car loan may also get you a
lower interest rate.
Get your financing before you choose the car
You do not have to sit in shock at a dealership after your credit history
is reviewed. Those days are over. No longer are you at the mercy of
dealer financing and risking possible embarrassment if you are denied
credit. The computer age has made it much simpler to research and
obtain a loan in the privacy and security of your own home before you
even step foot into a car dealership.
New and used car loans are being processed 24 hours a day via
online applications. Lenders are competing for your loans, even if you
have less than perfect credit. Online lenders can offer better rates
than dealerships because they do not have the expenses that come
from running a car dealership, less paperwork is involved and they do
not have salesmen to pay.
Visit your local credit union
With bad credit you will undoubtedly have to pay higher interest
rates, sometimes as much as 25 percent. Your local credit union may
be able to offer you lower interest rates. Credit unions often have less
stringent credit standards. Many of them only pull one credit report,
usually Experian, when making credit decisions. Most other lenders
will pull all three of your credit reports.
Those of you with a higher credit score at Experian may be able to
benefit from running only one credit report. Bad credit auto loans are
increasingly popular among lenders because of the enormously high
interest rates they can charge. Don’t be taken advantage of just
because you have bad credit. You may qualify for an auto loan with
the credit union.
Rebuild your credit before taking on a bad credit loan
Do you really need a car right now? Your need for a car may not be
worth taking on a bad credit auto loan. If you can wait awhile and
work on rebuilding your credit scores you may save thousands of
dollars. A good credit auto loan may just be a few credit points away.
Ridding your credit reports of just one or two negative entries may
drastically increase your scores. Start the dispute process today and
get the good credit auto loan you deserve.
Always do your homework when shopping for a bad credit loan as
different lenders offer varying rates. Do not feel pressured into taking
the first offer. A lower rate may just be a click away.
Bad credit auto loans
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As the credit crunch and subprime mortgage market defaults spread,
bad credit auto loans may become harder to get. The past several
years have witnessed a boom in consumers obtaining auto loans with
bad credit. Because of these loose lending standards, lenders are
bracing themselves for a widespread default in car loans.
Repossessions are rising at an
alarming rate. Consumers with
bad credit may find it harder to get
a good rate on an auto loan.
Bad credit auto loans are still
being made but a downpayment
may be required and the interest
rate will definitely be higher.
Even with the credit crunch,
lenders will continue to make bad
credit auto loans because the risk
is much lower compared to a
mortgage loan. There are steps
you can take to insure you get the
best deal possible.
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