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How to Get a Low-Interest Car Loan After Bankruptcy

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Just because you have a bankruptcy does not mean you can never get credit again. Many lenders are glad to lend you money after a bankruptcy because they know you cannot go bankrupt again for at least 7 years, and you actually become a good risk to them. Get a low interest rate car loan even though you filed for bankruptcy.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Send for your credit report right after your bankruptcy is closed. Credit Infocenter is an online site that provides contact information from all three credit-reporting agencies (see Resources below).

  2. Step 2

    Examine your credit reports when you receive them. Make sure you correct all errors before you apply for your low-interest rate car loan. The bankruptcy itself should be the only negative item on the reports.

  3. Step 3

    Do your homework before you apply for your low-interest rate car loan. Decide how much you can comfortably pay for a car payment and how long a term you want. Look at vehicles that allow these terms.

  4. Step 4

    Use a car loan lender service such as E-Loan. Make sure you let them know about your bankruptcy and how much you can afford on a new car. Show them some responsibility by requesting a car loan you can actually afford (see Resources below).

  5. Step 5

    Tell them what circumstances led to your bankruptcy and how you overcame those difficulties. Make sure they know about any positive recent improvements to your credit.

  6. Step 6

    Take the best low-interest rate car loan offer. Pay on time for 6 months and then ask to refinance the loan at a lower rate.

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