Car Loans After Bankruptcy

Are you a victim of your own credit misfortunes and had to file for bankruptcy to resolve your financial issues? Is the bankruptcy holding you back from getting on with your life mentally and financially? Yes, it is true that the bankruptcy is going to prevent you from getting approved for some types of loans and credit, but not all!


Did you know that it is possible to get approved for an auto loan after bankruptcy? Companies like United Car Loans specialize in helping people with bankruptcy get approved for bad credit auto loans.


How do I get an auto loan after bankruptcy?
The process for obtaining auto financing after bankruptcy is slightly different than if you were an individual with good credit looking to apply for a car loan. You are going to need to get approval from the trustee handling your finances before you take on any new debt. In order to get the trustees approval, you are going to need to establish what your expenses are and what kind of costs you are going to incur with the purchase of a new car (i.e. gas, insurance, etc.). You will also need to provide proof of what your current income is. Finally, you are going to have to justify that you really need a car. Needing means that you necessitate an automobile for transportation for work, getting your kids to school, etc.. Based on the information you provide, the trustee will decide if you need a car and if you are financially capable of handling your new debt.


What kind of car can I buy if I have recently experienced bankruptcy?
Another job of the trustee handling your finances is to determine how much you are allowed to pay for your bad credit auto loan. Don’t expect much. Most likely you are only going to be allowed to spend between $100 - $300/month. This is not a lot of money to spend on a car, but you need to be thankful that you are being given the opportunity to purchase a car after bankruptcy. With such a limit on available funds, you are going to have purchase a used car.


Make a smart car purchase!
Since you are buying a used vehicle, it is probably a good idea to buy from a dealership. Dealerships are able to offer warranties to you, protecting you if the car turns out to be a lemon. Although these warranties are limited, usually only lasting about one year, having some coverage is better than no coverage. When you buy a used car from a seller, you are not going to be able to get any sort of coverage or warranty. So, if you are going to use your auto loan for a person-to-person purchase, make sure that you have the car examined by a mechanic before the transaction is finalized.