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How can I purchase a car with a bank loan?
I really need a new car and want to apply for a loan. But a friend recently told me to look out for car loan scams, so now I’m worried. I figure I should go with a familiar lender and just get a loan from my current bank. How can I purchase a car with a bank loan?
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Loan scams do exist, and they can be devastating to those that fall victim to them. Getting a loan from your current bank is a great way to avoid this fate. What’s great is some banks even offer discounts to members that choose to
finance their cars
through them.To purchase a car with a bank loan, first call or visit your bank to figure out if you qualify for a loan. Oftentimes, this process is ridiculously quick! Depending on your credit score, you could be preapproved right then and there.
Your bank will then provide you with a quote and a letter of commitment that you can show the dealership from which you’ll be purchasing the car. These two documents can even save you a lot of time in negotiating the car price and loan terms.
From this point, find a car within your budget and inform the dealership of your intent to pay for it with the loan from your current bank.
If your initial loan comes with a less-than-impressive interest rate, consider refinancing after you’ve made several on-time monthly payments.
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