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Years Ago Bf Got an Auto Loan, Car Was Stolen But He Didn’t Report It, And Has Been Sent to Collections. Help?

He took his car in for maintenance and the shop told him that it was stolen. I don’t know why, but he didn’t report it to the police or his insurance company. He still owed a good deal on the car, maybe around $15,000. His credit report shows several collection companies. Is there anything he [...]

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Do Credit Checks for Auto Loans Show Up on Your Credit Report?

I’m curious to see what rate I would get on a car loan but wanted to make sure it doesn’t affect my credit score. I heard auto loan and mortgage credit checks don’t show up on your report (thus bringing down your score). Is this true?

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If I Have a Car with an Auto Loan Whats the Best Way to Get Out of It Without Hurting My Credit Score?

i currently have a car which was financed through an auto loan through my local credit union. whats the best way to get out of that loan without it negatively affecting my credit? i currently have a car which was financed through an auto loan through my local credit union. whats the best way to [...]

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Can You Take an Auto Loan Out on a Car That Is Financed By Credit Cards?

My credit card interest rate jumped beyond what auto loans finance at. IF the titles are with me can I take an auto loan on the cars and use that amount to pay off credit card debt that was incurred at a higher interest rate.

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What Is My Credit Score, And Do I Qualify for Any Car Loans?

I am a UC student, and need a car. I have four credit cards for about a year, and also am on some student loans. I have never missed a payment, but I don’t have a job. I want to get a car so that I can get a job somewhere. What are my chances [...]

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