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Can you get a car loan after filing Chapter 7?
I had to file bankruptcy. Can I still get a car loan? I need to be able to get to and from work. I’m not sure what to do. Will I be able to get a car loan after Chapter 7?
Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Chapter 7 stays on your credit report for about 10 years, which can make getting a car loan after filing bankruptcy difficult. But it’s not impossible.
You can do the following to improve your chances of getting a loan in the near future:
- Talk to your attorney to see if they can help you work out a plan of action.
- Get a cosigner with good credit.
- Put down a larger down payment.
- Rebuild your credit.
When you do qualify, be prepared to face less-than-favorable loan terms. This may mean loans that come with higher APRs and/or longer term lengths.
If you get a car loan you are unhappy with, know that you aren’t necessarily stuck with it. Upon improving your credit after several on-time loan payments, you may be able to refinance into a loan with more favorable terms.
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