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Can I refinance a car loan if I still need a cosigner?

I found numerous lenders with a lower interest rate on car loans than what I'm currently paying. Can I still refinance if I need a cosigner?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you want to refinance your
car loan
but you need a cosigner, you can usually do so, provided that you both meet the criteria for approval.
When you refinance a car loan, you will need to meet the lender’s criteria for approval, including proving you have sufficient income and a good credit score. If you have both of these, you may even get approval on your own. However, the lender will notify you if you still need a cosigner.
If you do, this will be the same process you went through when you got the original loan. The only difference is that you will need to provide the lender with a payoff letter for your old car loan. Keep in mind that your cosigner will also need to gain approval before you can move forward with the refinancing process.
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