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How do you buy a car privately with a loan?
My coworker is selling their car because they just bought a new one. It's only like a year old, but they upgrade cars often like people do with iPhones. I want to buy it, but I've never purchased a car from an individual and I don't have the cash to buy it outright. What’s the best way to buy a car from a private seller?
Lauren Smith · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Buying a car privately with a loan is similar to buying a car from a dealership with a loan. You’ll want to:
- Check your credit score
- Figure out your budget
- Get your documents ready
- Shop around with lenders
- Get preapproved
Note that, from a lender’s standpoint, loans for privately sold cars are riskier than dealership-sold cars. So, your loan may come with a higher interest rate and shorter loan term.
If you have a credit score of 660 or higher, then lenders are likely to approve your loan application. If not, you may need a cosigner with a better score to qualify.
The documents you’ll need when applying for a loan include proof of identity, proof of residence, proof of income, and proof of insurance.
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Once you’re preapproved and have selected a lender, let your coworker know! Then, you two can work on
transferring the title
, and you can start enjoying your new ride!View full answer
- Gregory R.
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