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Do guaranteed auto loans exist?
  You may have seen advertising for “guaranteed auto loans” and “guaranteed auto loan dealerships” while shopping for car financing, especially if you have poor credit.* It sounds appealing, but you might want to ask yourself how a company can offer a guarantee without knowing your individual credit and financial situation, or what type of vehicle you want to buy. At RoadLoans, we don’t claim to offer guaranteed auto loans, but we can give you some tips on how likely you may be to get approved and, if so, what kind of interest rate you will get. You may also… Read More

Man driving car with credit acceptance auto loan
  Consumers who have established strong credit histories probably know they have a healthy chance of auto loan approval. For those with bad credit,* the situation may be less clear. Perhaps they’ve already been declined for financing, yet lenders offering guaranteed credit acceptance have caught their eye. In the end, the likelihood of driving away in a new set of wheels, and the price of their loan, depend greatly on which lender they picked.   “Buy here, pay here” dealers often advertise approval guarantees Offers of guaranteed approvals often come from “buy here, pay here” dealerships, whether advertised online or… Read More

Students walking to college
  Going to college is one of the most memorable times in life, offering a new sense of freedom, new friends and studies that lay the foundations for a future career. Having your own car can help you enjoy that experience to the fullest, but what is the best way to pay for it? Even with the likelihood of little or no credit history behind you, car loans for students make sense when done right.   What you’re looking for The aim is to qualify for an affordable loan amount and monthly payment while keeping interest costs down. You don’t… Read More

auto loans for bad credit
  When you need to finance a car with a credit score south of 600, you’ll be looking at an auto loan for bad credit.* As there are different sorts of poor credit, such as those caused by a discharged bankruptcy, no credit history or just late payments, the best option will depend on your own situation. That said, there are some general points that will help you find it. Overall, you’ll want a lender that’s easy to deal with, offers the greatest chance of approval and, if approved, gives you the most favorable terms on your loan. Read through… Read More

Pickup truck for purchase with bad credit
  Poor credit might feel like an extra load, but it doesn’t have to make buying a truck hard work. There are huge numbers of pickups on the road today, and not all of their drivers got behind the wheel with perfect credit scores. Here are some useful pointers for purchasing a truck with bad credit, including how to save time and money.*   1. Check your credit Credit score is a big factor in most auto lending decisions, both in terms of whether an application is approved and what rate may be offered. Your score is based in part… Read More

Driver behind the wheel thanks to special financing
  Special financing is a term often used to describe auto loans for consumers with bad credit,* which can include people who have been through bankruptcy or repossession, and those with limited credit histories. There are plenty of companies in the auto finance industry willing to accept applications for subprime loans, so if your credit is poor, there may be a lender ready to offer the financing that helps you get on the road. First of all, keep in mind vehicle loans for people in bad credit situations typically come with higher annual percentage rates than those offered to consumers with better credit. That’s how the… Read More

Can you get guaranteed auto loans for bad credit and no money down?
  There are times in life when your credit score is low yet a car purchase just can’t wait. Times, also, when you don’t have the cash at hand for a down payment. It’s not ideal but, fortunately, there are lenders willing to help many consumers in this kind of situation move forward. RoadLoans, an online, full-spectrum lender, is one of them. As every consumer’s position is different, we can’t offer a guaranteed auto loan for bad credit and no money down. We do, however, have great experience in working with customers who have bad credit,* and enabling them to… Read More

Family and dealer beside vehicle at car dealership
  Among an array of car dealerships, how do you find one that lets you move forward with confidence when you have bad credit?* A little preparation is often the key that unlocks a smooth car-buying process and that feel-good purchase for years to come. Consider starting with an online auto lender, such as RoadLoans, that enables you to work out what you may be able to afford, apply for preapproval and connects approved applicants to trusted dealerships nearby. Here’s how RoadLoans empowers car shoppers and helps them find dealerships that work with bad credit.   From financing to finding… Read More

Woman signing paper to remove cosigner from car loan
  A cosigner can be invaluable when you need help qualifying for an auto loan but, as circumstances change over time, one or both parties may want to remove the cosigner from the arrangement so they can go their separate financial ways. For their part, the cosigner may no longer wish to bear the risk associated with guaranteeing the loan and the effects on their credit should the borrower default. The borrower, on the other hand, could have become more financially established and doesn’t need the assurance provided by the cosigner. In these situations, it’s often possible to remove a… Read More

How an auto loan cosigner or co-borrower may help you get moving
  If you’ve been denied vehicle financing because you have bad or no credit,* then an auto loan cosigner, or a co-borrower, may be what’s needed to get on the road and on with your life. Each may boost your chances of approval and, if approved, better your loan terms. And what a difference having your own transportation can make, whether it’s getting to college classes to further your education, getting to work on time and stress free, picking up the kids from school or taking a relaxing road trip wherever you choose.   Do I need a cosigner or… Read More