By Marcela De Vivo • June 6, 2022
Medical emergencies, car accidents, and other significant events can happen at any time. If you’re struggling to come up with the cash to cover unexpected expenses, it’s important to know where to turn for help.
Some people in this situation rely on friends or family members to help them through their financial struggles. However, this isn’t an option for everyone. You may think that your only option is selling some of your most valuable belongings such as your car, but that’s not the case. Instead of selling your vehicle, you can keep it and use it as collateral to borrow the money you need.
You might have a lot of questions about this option.
Where can I get a loan with my car title? How do car title loans work? How much money will I be able to borrow? Here’s what you need to know:
It’s important to understand how title loans work. Title loans are not like traditional personal loans. A title loan is a secured loan that allows you to borrow money using the title to your vehicle as collateral.
You won’t need to give up your vehicle to borrow money, though. If you are approved, you can continue to use your car as you normally would while you make payments on your title loan. However, the lender will either hold onto the title or put a lien on it until your loan is paid off in full.
You will not lose the use of your vehicle if you borrow money secured by your title. If you fail to repay your loan; however, the title loan company has the right to take possession of your car to satisfy your debt.
It’s best to look for a lender that specializes in title loans since they are very different from traditional personal loans. Fortunately, you won’t need to travel very far to apply for title loans. This is because many title loan companies allow you to submit an application either online or over the phone. As a result, you may be able to complete the entire application process without ever stepping foot outside of your home.
Don’t assume you aren’t eligible for a title loan just because you aren’t eligible for a traditional personal loan. The eligibility requirements for these two types of loans are very different. You may be eligible for a title loan if you meet these conditions:
Some title loan companies may have additional eligibility requirements. For this reason, it’s best to contact your title loan company directly to learn more about their requirements and find out if you qualify.
The title loan company will ask you to submit a number of documents during the application process. If you are thinking about applying for a title loan, be prepared to provide these documents:
Because your car is used as collateral, the title is one of the most important documents you will need to submit. If you can’t find your title, though, there’s no reason to panic. Just let your title loan company know so they can guide you through the process of obtaining another copy from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
The amount you will be able to borrow with a title loan, depending on the state, can range from $2,510 to $50,000 depending on:
Title loans offer a number of benefits, including:
Applying for a title loan has never been easier. In fact, you won’t even need to leave your house to apply. If you’re ready to get fast cash, follow these steps to apply for a title loan from 1(800)CAR-TITLE®:
Now you have all of the information you need to apply for a title loan and
get the fast cash you need to make ends meet.
*Loan approval is subject to meeting the lender's credit criteria, which includes the demonstration of the ability to repay the loan. Not all applications will be approved.
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