By Marcela De Vivo • March 6, 2022
If you’re in need of fast cash, you may think you won’t be able to secure the money you need to make ends meet, but that’s not necessarily true. If you own a vehicle, you may be able to get the cash you need by applying for a title loan.
A title loan is a type of secured loan that allows you to borrow money by using the title to your vehicle as collateral. You won’t need to give up your vehicle to get a title loan. You can continue to drive it while you make payments. In the meantime, the title loan company will hold onto your title or put a lien on it until your debt has been repaid.
Title loans usually have fast processing times, which is why many people rely on them when they need cash right away. If you’re considering this option, your first question might be, “Where can I get a title loan near me?” Fortunately, you don’t need to travel very far to get a title loan. In fact, you can apply for a title loan online from the comfort of your home. Here’s what you need to know about online title loans:
There are many reasons why people prefer getting title loans online rather than in-person at a lender’s office, including:
Even though you complete the process online, you won’t be alone. You can reach out to a loan officer at the title loan company at any point in the process to ask questions or voice your concerns.
Title loan amounts can vary depending on a number of factors, including:
The title loan company will ask you to submit proof of income during the application process. This is because the title loan company wants to confirm you have a reliable source of income that you can use to repay your title loan.
Your lender will also analyze your income to determine how much you can afford to repay. The results of this analysis will impact
how much you are approved to borrow.
Because your vehicle is used as collateral, it’s important for the title loan company to know how much it is worth before determining how much you can borrow.
During the application process, the title loan company will calculate your vehicle’s resale value based on several factors, including its make, model, year, condition, mileage, and trim level.
You must have equity in your vehicle to qualify for a title loan. To calculate your equity, subtract the amount you still owe on your vehicle from your vehicle’s resale value.
For example, if your vehicle is worth $10,000 and you owe $2,000, this means you have $8,000 in equity.
You usually cannot borrow more than the value of your equity for a title loan.
If you’ve never applied for a title loan before, you may not know whether you qualify for a title loan or what you will need to submit an application to a title loan company. Every title loan company may have different eligibility requirements and submission guidelines, but in general, you may qualify if you meet these conditions:
The title loan company will likely ask you to submit certain documents during the title loan application process, including:
The title to your vehicle is used as collateral to support your title loan, so it is perhaps the most important document that is submitted in the application process. If you can’t find your title, let your lender know right away. Your loan officer can help you obtain another copy from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in your state.
Remember, these requirements can vary depending on the lender. Be sure to talk to your lender to learn more about their specific
eligibility requirements and application process.
Don’t wait any longer to get the cash you need. Follow these steps to apply for an online title loan with 1(800)Car-Title®:
The application process is simple and straightforward. The best part? You can complete the entire process without leaving home. Call or submit an online form now to get started.
*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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