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Does prequalification guarantee a car loan?
My dad told me that I should get prequalified for a car loan to help me set a budget. If I get prequalified, will this guarantee a car loan in the future?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Like a preapproval, a prequalification allows you to see if your credit is strong enough for a car loan, sets an expectation for a possible budget for your purchase, and helps as a negotiation/bargaining chip.
But unlike a preapproval, you can get all of this information with no hit to your credit. A prequalification only requires a soft inquiry on your credit, meaning you won’t have to worry about your credit dropping five to 10 points like it would with a preapproval.
To apply for prequalification, you’ll need to present the lender with:
- Proof of identity
- Social Security number
- Employment verification
- Proof of income, such as pay stubs
To get a prequalification, you still need to shop around like you would with car insurance to find the best rate. Once you sign on a loan, you’ll need to show proof of
car insurance
as part of the requirements of your loan.Lenders will require full coverage for a financed vehicle, so be sure to hop on the
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