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    If you’re currently hunting for a car, it would be wise first to find out how to buy a car with a pre-approved loan. Why? Only then can you focus on getting the right car instead of worrying about how to fund the purchase. Getting pre-approved for a car loan can eliminate all the stress and anxiety that may come with getting that ride.

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    Getting a pre-approved loan simply means the intending car buyer has submitted a preliminary auto loan application. The essence of doing this is ensuring a lender is ready to foot the bill of an auto purchase. Normally, such lenders will first conduct a hard check of the intending borrower’s credit and review their financial documents. Subsequently, the borrower receives an offer letter from the lender with the loan terms and conditions. The choice is then left to the prospective car buyer to proceed with a full application or shop for lenders with better offer conditions.

    However, it is worthy of note that a pre-approval is not a guarantee that the substantial loan will be approved. What it does mean is that there is a high likelihood of approval. 

    How To Get Pre-Approved for a Car Loan  

    Getting pre-approval for a car loan is not as difficult as a substantive car loan application. To start with a pre-approved loan application, take the following steps.    

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    1. Investigate What the Basic Requirements Are and Ready Necessary Documents

    Doing some due diligence before commencing a pre-approved car loan application is always best. Top on your list should be the common information and documents requested by lenders. Of course, the average person would shop around with multiple lenders before settling for what works best for them. 

    Some of the common information that lenders request from pre-approved car loan applicants are:

    • Name
    • Social Security number
    • Address
    • Occupation
    • Employer
    • Date of birth
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Previous recent addresses 
    • Record of all income sources

    2. Compare Pre-Approval Offers Before Making a Final Pick

    After submitting pre-approval car loan applications with multiple lenders, they would likely forward pre-approval offers for the applicant’s scrutiny. This is the perfect time for the applicant to read the fine print and decide what works best for them. 

    Submitting all pre-approved car loan applications within the same timeframe is equally important. Doing this will prevent your credit score from being affected by multiple hard credit enquiries. Usually, when all the car loan hard inquiries are done in 14 to 45 days, it is counted as a single inquiry. 

    When comparing the offer letters from multiple lenders, the essential details to consider are:

    • Loan gestation period
    • Loan rates
    • The upper limit of the potential loan amount
    • Caveats and limitations like dealership enforcement, mileage, or age restrictions

    3. Go Hunting for Your Choice Car

    After picking an appropriate pre-approval offer, usually the one with the best loan rate, borrowers can use this to get the best deal on their car purchase. Here’s how it works. Simply print out a copy of the best pre-approval offer and go with it to the car dealership. With the offer letter, the odds of getting a good deal on your car purchase price are high. 

    ALSO READ: Here are 7 Cars To Splash Your Tax Refund On This Year 

    Benefits of Getting Pre-approval 

    To the question, “How long does it take to get pre-approved for a car loan?” we’ll respond, definitely longer than a regular car loan. The longer time it takes to secure a pre-approved car loan is thanks to the extra paperwork involved. However, the pros of a pre-approval far outweigh the cons. For example, you get to use a car loan calculator to access the multiple pre-approval offers before settling for one. Here are some of the obvious benefits of getting a pre-approved car loan.

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    1. Get Picky About Your Loan
    2. Outmaneovre Sales reps at dealerships
    3. Spend a Shorter Time Haggling the Financing of the Car Purchase
    4. More Financial Peace of Mind  

    Choosing the Right Loan: How to Find the Best Fit for Your Needs  

    The foundational factor to help decide which loan to apply for is your monthly budget. Using a car loan calculator, break down the monthly expense of servicing the loan. Next, start shopping around for a financial institution that would help meet that obligation. 

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    Remember, experts often advise borrowers to make a 20% down payment on their loan. However, even if that seems financially stressful, it is best to understand your loan servicing capacity. Consequently, the next step would be to look for a loan option that fits your financial situation and budget snuggly.  

    ALSO READ: Top Personal No-Credit-Check Loans for 2024

    In addition, it is always safe to ensure your credit score is impressive. With a good credit score, prospective car buyers tend to get competitive loan options. Finally, when buying a car with a pre-approved loan, the associated fees are also very important in identifying the best bargain among multiple loan offers.

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