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How do you get a title loan without the car?
I’m heading back to college soon and I want to get a title loan to help buy books and supplies. My car just hit 100,000 miles and it’s in the shop getting some routine maintenance done. I need the loan as soon as possible, but I won’t have the car. How do I get a title loan without the vehicle?
Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You sound pretty busy, but you must be excited to be going back to school!
Getting a title loan without the car is essentially the same process as if you had the car, but you need to find a lender who does not require inspecting the vehicle before approval. You may need to provide a description and pictures of the car in lieu of the actual car.
To find a lender who can help in your situation, shop around online, over the phone, or in person. Also, to find the best rate, you should compare loan offers from a few different lenders.
Understand that title loans put you at risk of a vehicle repossession and often have an incredibly high APR, so you may want to consider an alternative.
Rather than get a car title loan, you could:
- See if the school offers a payment plan for books and supplies
- Use a credit card
- Ask friends and family for a loan
- Save money on other expenses
Even if you decide to get the title loan rather than one of the above alternatives, it’s always nice to save some money, especially as a college student on a tight budget.
One expense you can easily save money on is your
car insurance
. As a college student, you may be eligible to save using a good student discount. But the savings don’t stop there. To put some extra cash in your pocket and ensure you aren’t overpaying for your coverage, download
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