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Options for auto loan for son with no credit

My son just got his first job in the medical profession. He's 20 and lives with us, so no bills, a small student loan to start paying back and that's it. He has no credit yet either. Any ideas where to look for a auto loan for him without me cosigning? His income probably is around 80k. Thanks
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KLEXH25
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Re: Options for auto loan for son with no credit

That’s going to be tough. Getting a credit card is hard enough when you’re starting out, so an Auto Loan is much harder. Luckily there are some programs out there for someone like him, but you’ll have to do a little research. I suggest looking into credit unions. I found a local credit union in my state that had something like that. Good luck to him!


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LakeLife
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Re: Options for auto loan for son with no credit

If he is going to be working in a large hospital, they will often times have a credit untion in the hospital.  I would say that would be a good place to start since they will be already familiar with his circumstances.  




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Shooting-For-800
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Re: Options for auto loan for son with no credit

He makes $80k and lives at home rent free?

 

You obviously do not want to co sign a car loan?

You could make him save up $5k and give it to you in case he has an issue making the payment in the future.

 

He needs to build some credit.  Secured cards, self lend, etc.

 

Prequal for Cap One, Merrick, Discover, Amex?

 

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Anonymous
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Re: Options for auto loan for son with no credit

Yes rent free. Pretty nice of me, but he just started the job and is continuing his education. He's taking over his college tuition and costs. I was hopefully going to get my car back if I can find him a loan with no cosigner. I just got 2 new loans this spring and dont need another. Worse case itll wait a couple months and he can buy a used car for cash.
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KLEXH25
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Re: Options for auto loan for son with no credit


@Anonymous wrote:
Yes rent free. Pretty nice of me, but he just started the job and is continuing his education. He's taking over his college tuition and costs. I was hopefully going to get my car back if I can find him a loan with no cosigner. I just got 2 new loans this spring and dont need another. Worse case itll wait a couple months and he can buy a used car for cash.

If that's the case, I'd recommend he get a couple of credit cards now (secured cards if necessary) so he can start establishing his credit history. Starting payment on those student loans will also help. If he needs a car and is living rent free with that kind of income, he can certainly afford to buy a used car with cash. Then after a couple of years, and a more established history, he can try for the auto loan.



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Anonymous
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Re: Options for auto loan for son with no credit

I was also in this situation with a family member. I ended up adding him to over if my cards as an authorized user (no card given, of course). The age, low utilization, perfect history have his score a bump and gave his file the needed bump into the 700's to get an auto loan with a larger down payment. Leasing also became an option.
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