Should I buy a car from a private seller if it still has a loan on it?
I want to buy a sweet 2015 4Runner from a private seller, but it still has a loan on it. I've heard mixed reviews about whether buying a car with a loan on it is a good idea. Is it?
and who the lienholder is. This is easy to do at the DMV with the VIN.
If you find a lien, the best way to complete the buying process is to ask the seller to pay off the loan. Go with the seller to the lender to make sure they pay off the loan, and the lender can transfer the title to you once the lien is clear.
In case the seller can’t pay off the lien, you can take out a loan and let your bank know it’s to cover a lien on a car. Of course, that will create a new lien on the vehicle, which might be more of a headache.
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