Credit History Checks
To make these assessments, lenders refer to the histories that are compiled by Credit Agencies and available to lenders. These histories are a compilation of an individual’s loans and bill payments going back many years.
Scores, ratings and payment history are integral to getting approved for all types of finance, especially to getting the best interest rates. Lenders assess each applicant’s profile with good scores, a long history of meeting payments and profiles typically receiving the best rates, terms and conditions. An aspect of the lending industry that presents a significant issue for first-time borrowers and others that have not built a payment and loan history.
As specialists in motor vehicle lending, we provide solutions for all types of buyers and have access to lenders that will approve motor vehicle finance on the basis of no credit history. Speak with us now or request a quote to find out what we can source for you.
From a lender's perspective, extending financing to borrowers is about risk. Lenders assess the risk of individual applicants based on their creditworthiness and ability to meet the repayments.
Request QuoteTo make these assessments, lenders refer to the histories that are compiled by Credit Agencies and available to lenders. These histories are a compilation of an individual’s loans and bill payments going back many years.
Credit checks show when an individual has defaulted, what credit has been held and what applications have been made. The data is compiled from reports made by lenders and organisations.
It is an efficient method for lenders but can be a drawback for individuals who have not had any or many loans and don’t have credit cards. This impacts individuals planning to apply for their first loan and those without accounts in their own name.
This can include recently separated individuals whose bills were in the other partner’s name, and younger people may find themselves with ‘no credit’.
Individuals who have always paid cash for goods such as motor vehicles and never held a credit card can also find themselves without a credit history.
To assist these individuals in obtaining motor vehicle funding, we have lenders that approve applications based on the strength of their income and/or assets and/or with a guarantor. Speak with us about how we can assist you.
Our guides offer quick comparisons and simple explainers to help you motor through the financing process with confidence.
Having no credit and having bad credit are different. An individual with a bad or poor score and profile has a history of defaulting on paying bills, credit cards and loan repayments. These types of applicants have issues getting approved on the basis of the score and may face higher rates and special financing conditions.
An individual with zero credit has no history of making payments. This is typically because they have not taken out finance or had bills or other financial commitments in their own name. Individuals applying for credit on this basis can be offered affordable vehicle finance based on other aspects of their application.
Obtaining vehicle financing with no credit can not only allow buyers to purchase the vehicle they want or need but also represent the opportunity to start building a good history and score. Meeting the fixed repayment schedule and any conditions attached to a zero history loan can contribute to establishing a good profile.
Financing a vehicle without traditional credit-based approval can be achieved by using other assets or with a strong income. Borrowers who have previously paid cash for assets may use those assets as additional security to achieve a lower interest rate. New borrowers with strong and high income may use those resources to prove creditworthiness.
Young borrowers may arrange for a parent or guardian as a guarantor to get approval. Once approved, new borrowers are then in control of building their good profile and a positive scenario when further financing is applied for in the future.
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As specialists in all types of motor vehicle financing, we ensure the process for applying for no history car financing is straightforward, quick and easy. Our expertise and support can be especially important to individuals who have never applied for financing. We take an individual approach with every application, explaining the steps in plain language and sourcing the best rates and loan offers across our 80+ lender base.
We assist with the paperwork, select which of our lenders is best suited to the application and present you with an offer for your consideration. When accepted, we will arrange approval and liaise with your vehicle seller for prompt settlement.
When taking on any type of financing, there are risks and numerous aspects to consider. With no history of car financing, borrowers can expect a higher interest rate than a borrowers with an extensive good history. To counterbalance the no credit scenario, borrowers can consider providing additional security through other assets and paying a higher deposit to reduce the amount required. Young borrowers may also consider arranging a guarantor.
The terms of the financing are an essential consideration for new borrowers. The term, in conjunction with the amount borrowed and the interest rate, determines the monthly repayment. Longer term, lower repayment but more total interest payable. Shorter term, higher repayments but less total interest payable.
Securing a financing term that results in the most workable repayments is crucial. Meeting those repayments month after month will be key to building a good payment history and score for future applications. The risk of not meeting those payments is defaulting on the finances, establishing a poor history, and potentially having the vehicle repossessed.
Our brokers will be working to negotiate the rate and terms that will result in a repayment figure that you are comfortable meeting. Get a quote today.
First-time borrowers with little or no experience in sourcing financing can benefit greatly from using our services. One aspect of history and scores that many won’t be aware of is that each quote and application request is reported to agencies and goes towards the score – in a negative way.
Approaching sourcing the best rates and options can work against those starting to build a good history. Using our services averts that situation while having the best rates sourced from across a huge lender market. New borrowers are welcome to use our services to obtain financing for all types of vehicles across the price spectrum.
While interest rates on applications for car financing with no credit will be individually offered, buyers can get rough estimates on repayments based on our current best rates using our finance calculator. The values entered can be varied to see how they affect repayments.
The calculator is a valuable buying tool for planning car purchases with finance.
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THE COMPARISON RATE IS CALCULATED ON A SECURED LOAN OF $30,000 FIXED FOR A TERM OF 5 YEARS, NEW GOODS, EFFECTIVE 27/12/2024 AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. WARNING: THE COMPARISON RATE IS TRUE ONLY FOR THE EXAMPLES GIVEN AND MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL FEES AND CHARGES. DIFFERENT TERMS, FEES OR OTHER LOAN AMOUNTS MAY RESULT IN A DIFFERENT COMPARISON RATE.
Buyers who have always paid cash for significant goods and have not previously required financing can get approved for their first car loan as a no credit history applicant. This type of financing is available through specialist lenders and brokers.
A guarantor or co-signer is not essential for a history vehicle finance applicant. But it may contribute to better rates and termier approval.
First-time borrowers with no history or score may use assets additional to the vehicle as extra collateral, may pay a higher deposit to reduce the amount required, or use a guarantor to achieve lower interest rates. Using a specialist motor vehicle broker may assist first-time borrowers in achieving lower rates through specialist lenders.
No. Bad credit applicants are those who have built up a history of not meeting loan and other financial commitments. No credit applicants are those who have not taken out credit and, as such, have not built up any payment history.
New borrowers over the age of 18 with proof of ID, income and other details can get approved for vehicle financing on a no-credit basis. This is available through some lenders, and a broker may assist in sourcing approval.
Vehicle financing applicants with no history or score may get approved for funding based on strong income or other assets and by using a co-signer or guarantor. Using a broker may assist in identifying lenders that are best placed to approve these applications.