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Can a car loan be transferred to another person?
Can I transfer a car loan to another person? I was laid off from my job two weeks ago. I’ve been trying to find another job, but so far I haven’t had much luck. I’m worried I won’t be able to afford my car loan if I can’t find a job soon. My dad has offered to help and take over my loan.
Phoebe Mah · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
When one door closes, another one opens—you will find another job!
Transferring car loans is a tricky subject. Since you don’t fully own your vehicle, you’ll have to get approval from your lender before doing so. If your lender does allow you to transfer your loan, your dad will still need to meet your lender’s requirements to qualify for the loan. Once approved, you’d also have to
transfer the title
to him. If your lender doesn’t allow you to transfer a loan to someone else, another option is to have your dad
refinance
the loan under his name, giving him a financial interest in the car. Since making your car payments is a concern, you can also look into refinancing your loan yourself. If you refinance, you can reduce your monthly payments or lower your interest rate.
Should you want to explore your refinancing options, try
Jerry
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