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Is a 590 credit score good enough for a car loan?

I totaled my car over the weekend and I need a new one. How do you get a car loan with a credit score of 590?

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Holden Easterbrook · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear about your car—having a vehicle
totaled
can be a financial nightmare and more than a little traumatic.
A 590 credit score may be good enough for a car loan. However, you’ll need to do a few things:
  • Save for a sizeable down payment—A larger down payment will make your monthly loan payments more manageable and make you more appealing to potential loan providers
  • **Ask friends or family to
    co-sign
    **—Having someone to share the responsibility of paying off the loan with you should put many potential loan providers at ease
  • Look for a loan specialist—There are loan providers that specialize in cases of bad credit, just be ready for high interest rates
Following these steps won’t guarantee you a car loan with great terms, but it will certainly make the process easier. While you’re hunting for a loan, you can also use this time to find cheaper car insurance with
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