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5 Ways to Get a Car Loan Fast

By: Jason Lancaster

If you're like most people, you don't have a lot of time to futz around when getting a car loan. Luckily, there are quite a few things you can do to decrease the amount of time you'll spend getting the loan you need.

Regardless of your credit score or credit history, here are some tips you can use to save time:

1) Make sure you've got all your paperwork together. You'll need a recent paystub to prove your income, and a recent bill from your phone, electric or cable service to prove your residence. If there are any problems with your credit, such as collections or bankruptcies, get the paperwork for that too. Bring everything with you in an envelope when you go to see your lender. That way, you'll only have to make the trip once.

2) Get references. You'll probably need to give your lender the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three friends or family members not in your household. Finding this information ahead of time will save you time when you're completing your application, and you won't have to stress to figure it all out on the spot.

3) Tell your boss, office manager, or human resources department at your work that you're applying for an auto loan. They may receive a call from your lender to verify your employment, and if they're aware of this in advance, they'll be able to provide the information your bank needs more quickly and accurately.

4) Find out the exact pay-off of your trade-in, if you have one. Estimating your trade-in payoff on your loan application could slow down the process and cost you money. The bank might take your estimated figure for the exact one, and if your payoff ends up being higher than what you estimated, you'll lose time as your loan is re-approved for a higher amount. If your payoff is lower, you could wind up paying a higher interest rate than you should be. Finding out your exact payoff before you fill out your loan application will save time and money in the end.

5) Be honest! Your loan application may require you to list information about former residences, employers, etc. An accurate application will be processed quickly, but if you lie about your credit history, the lender will probably find out. This will lead to a long delay while the creditor goes through every aspect of your credit history, and may even result in your application being turned down.

Article Source: http://directoryjam.com

Author Jason Lancaster, an auto industry veteran, developed AccurateAutoAdvice.com. You'll find accurate auto advice and tips for buying a car.

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