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PnBoots
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New auto loan, great score low credit history

Hey,

 

Im looking to get a new auto loan with my current fico transunion being 761.  I only have 5 months of credit history between two credit cards and low util on both.  I'm able to make about a 15% down payment towards a new car but im worried i will get denied still or have a outrageous apr.  Do i have a good chance?

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Revelate
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

Welcome to the forums!

 

What else is on your credit report and where did you get your score from?  FICO scores don't get generated until there's 6 months on any given tradeline and your score sounds suspicoiusly high for a near new file.

 

Hard to say, unless you have an auto loan or possibly personal loan / mortgage on your record, most likely your Auto Enhanced score won't be the same, but auto loans are easy to qualify for and you have a very good downpayment.  If you have income to cover the DTI issue, I'd check at a couple Credit Unions and you'll probably be just fine.




        
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PnBoots
New Member

Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

Sorry, I should have been more thourough. I had a credit card 4 years ago that ended up in collections. It's paid in full and doesn't show up as a derogatory. It stopped me from getting a loan 7 months ago because it was being reported that it wasn't paid.
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PnBoots
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

anyone Smiley Sad

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HoldingOntoHope
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

If you have the income to support the car loan and a 15% DP then you should be in good shape at most dealers.

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mtrsprt
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

Join a Credit union.  Open up a small savings account with them, then apply for an auto loan.


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parakleet
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

DCU is a very popular CU on the forums for auto loans. Check them out.

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PnBoots
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

Should i get a membership with DCU before applying?

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Revelate
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history


@PnBoots wrote:

Should i get a membership with DCU before applying?


You have to join a CU before getting any services from them; however, my personal experience with DCU has been nothing short of excellent with my own auto loan.




        
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traveler2005
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Re: New auto loan, great score low credit history

My daughter is 19 and applied for an auto loan a few months ago, she had 2 lines of credit over a year old, they told her she had to have at least 4 lines of credit before they would do an auto loan in just her name, her dad co-signed for her. Loan only for 1 year, then will be paid off.





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