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Is a 560 credit score enough for a car loan?

I just got a new job and need a car to get to it. I have terrible credit, though. Is there a way to get a car loan with a 560 credit score?

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Holden Easterbrook · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on landing a new job—steady income is the first step toward building
good credit
!
However, you don’t need to worry in the meantime. You can still get a car loan with a credit score of 560 by following a few steps:
  • Begin saving—Being able to make a larger down payment on a vehicle shows potential lenders that you can be trusted and will help you get a lower interest rate
  • **Find a
    cosigner
    **—Having someone willing to help you pay off your loan will make potential lenders more willing to offer you one
  • Look for lenders that specialize in bad credit—There are specialists in every field, just find one that knows how to work with a credit score like yours
  • Be ready for high interest rates—Bad credit will mean unfavorable loan terms, so high interest rates are almost a guarantee
Getting an auto loan with a credit score of 560 isn’t going to be a walk in the park, but it is certainly doable. Just be ready for a lot of rejection.
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