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Purchase from owner. How to handle getting an auto loan in this situation?

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Purchase from owner. How to handle getting an auto loan in this situation?

 

These boards have help me alot in the past few weeks since I found it. I really messed up because I  had no clue how credit worked.I have not owned a car since my car was repo and my home was forclosed in 2007 so I have been operating on cash only since. Right now I am driving a 2011 Toyota 4runner that my mother owns but I have driven it since it had 100 miles on it. It will be paid off on 5/2017 (12K), monthly note is $645, financed through Toyota.

 

Over the past year I have been working to clean my credit report. I have had 47 derogs removed from my credit report. I only have 5 collections left and they are on Eq & Ex & 2 judgments, 1 is pd. My file is basically empty so I need to start over. My CK score has jumped from Eq 539, TU 584 to Eq 634 TU 635. Last week I applied and was approved for a secured CC with $300 Cap 1 & $500 Quicksilver.  I'm hoping by January 2016 my scores will increase so I can get a loan. The stimulater put me at 740 credit score after adding CC. I would like to just get a loan and purchase the Toyota 4runner from my mother. With my credit I was thinking Cap 1 auto would most likely approve me but I have been reading and it seems you now have to go through a dealership to purchase. Should we try to sell it and I just buy a new car in my name? I would prefer not to. I make $85K, but I will need to move in the next few months so I do not want to go back to over extending myself and driving my credit in the toilet again. I know that might happen because the only vehicle I am interested in purchasing is a BMW X5 2013 or later. 

Are there any other lenders I can go to or will Cap 1 auto will work to purchase the 4runner?

 

 

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Re: Purchase from owner. How to handle getting an auto loan in this situation?

If you're looking to purchase it from your mom, would she accept payments or does she need the cash out of the car?  You can eventually get the title in your name once the lien is satisfied.

 

Side note - just say NO to the X5, lol!  You will end up over-extending yourself if you can get a loan to finance.  I know because I was just looking at the same car, same model years.  The salesman was very honest about their resale value, how expensive they are to repair, maintain, etc.  I make quite a bit more in income, just have a rent payment, no CC debt and minimal bills, and I still couldn't make the financing work without a big downpayment being required from every single lender.  Just make sure you are realistic on how much a bank is going to lend you with such a limited recent credit history (less than 2 years) - even so they are most likely going to charge a decent interest rate on a used car if your scores don't get up there (look at your auto scores too, not just fico 08's).

 

Just my advice because I just went through it yesterday, you may be able to get a better deal or financing but you need to take a look at what you can afford, you're going from a possible loan under possibly $18K for your moms car versus $35-$40k on a used X5 (I was looking 2013 or newer too) - big, big, big difference for your first car loan after all the credit problems.  Be wise, keep telling yourself it is just some metal on wheels to get you from point a to b, you can't live in it, you shouldn't eat in it and it won't ever appreciate, it's value is only gonna go downhill!  Oh yeah, and premium gas is expensive!

 

 

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Re: Purchase from owner. How to handle getting an auto loan in this situation?

Thank you for your response & from keeping me from jumping off the ledge again. Our plans originally are to finish paying the 4runner off and she would give me the title. After researching these forums to rebuild my credit I figured it would be a good idea and because it has been payed down is to to get a loan and purchase it from her because my rate would be lower now.  My thinking is I'm paying for it anyway so why not get some benefit to help my credit score and add auto loan to the mix?

 

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What's her interest rate at? Does she have equity in the car? With it being a 2011, your rate is going to be higher than say a 2013 or newer. If there's equity that would help as well. Make sure you see what average rates are for that model year. Be prepared that you might get dinged on the interest rate because your only auto installment history is older and still shows a repo. Not trying to be negative, just realistic in what you might be looking at, your intentions are very good trying to build back up.

If you want an installment loan in your name, you might be better off going to your local CU and asking about a rebuilder loan, a secured loan or a small unsecured loan. I'm guessing the interest rate is going to be lower than you might get trying to finance a car and it gets your installment history built up with something manageable. Start small with $500-$1000 if you can. Any installment history will help.

Then you're eventually going to need 1 more CC for optimal scoring. I'd start looking for one more in 6 months after getting an installment loan. Lastly, pull your real fico scores and see what you are looking at and starting from right now. You can get free trials for a $1 and they are easy to cancel (I like CCT).

The more information you have, the easier it is to plan your next steps.

Oh, and run that car into the ground, lol! Toyotas are awesome. You can get a whole lotta miles on that thing and driving around in a well maintained car with no payments free and clear is an amazing feeling! Think of all the money you will be saving! Nothing more rewarding to me than seeing my bank account increase! I loved not having payments for 6 years! It was awesome! Gave me money to travel and have some fun. I plan to run my next car into the ground. The longer I can go payment free the better!
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Her interest rate is 7%. I believe the equity is about 10k. The auto I owned that was repo is no longer reporting. I'm not a member of a credit union so I don't think I would be able to get a small unsecured loan. If I join one how long would I need to be a member before I could get a small loan? 

 

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I would look for one around you and go in and talk to them. I find CU's so nice and friendly. Some might let you join and take a secured loan the same say. Chat with them see what interest rate they use for cars, with your income the might take a chance on you and offer you car financing. It's worth a try.

I'm planning on going in maybe Monday or Tuesday and chatting with one down the street. See what they recommend for financing with them. I was planning on joining them or NASA anyway.

I wish you luck. Stick with your plan. If you start thinking X5 in your dreams, just reach out to me - I'll give you another reality check......oh and the seats aren't comfy unless you pony up money for the more expensive option. It's all about the drive, not comfort! Your Toyota has to be more comfy!
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Re: Purchase from owner. How to handle getting an auto loan in this situation?

Call your local credit union, make an appt with a loan officer.
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Since barely have any credit history I will try to use my two new CCs to build over the next few months then try the credit union in January. Hopefully that will be enough time? Thanks!

 

@ksb1....I will definitely reach out to you if I feel myself jumping again. Smiley Surprised

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creditgambler2018
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Re: Purchase from owner. How to handle getting an auto loan in this situation?

what is wrong with the 2011 toyota 4 runner? I bet it is nice... You want to be flashy or what? I wish i had a 2011 toyota 4 runner about to be paid off....

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@elcocaino2010 wrote:

what is wrong with the 2011 toyota 4 runner? I bet it is nice... You want to be flashy or what? I wish i had a 2011 toyota 4 runner about to be paid off....


Wow....1st - you need to read all of my posts and comprehend before responding and being so judgemental.  The title clearly STATES "Purchase from owner. How to handle getting an auto loan in this situation?" Which means I am trying to KEEP the 4runner and would like to get a loan now that my credit has gotten better so my payments can go toward building my credit.  I only know of lenders giving loans when you are purchasing a vehicle from a dealer which is why I came here to ask if anyone knew of lenders who will lend in my situation.  2nd - I received good feedback from two previous posters so do you have any thing constructive to add or know of any lenders besides credit unions that I can use or will have a chance of receiving a loan in my situation & my credit?  3rd - I meant I did not want to purchase another vehicle but if I could not get a loan for the 4runner then I would only want a BMW x5 as my next vehicle but do not want to go this route but if I did I am 45 and it is my business not yours if I want to be "flashy".  SMH....I did not know wanting a BMW is wanting to be "flashy".  

 

 

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