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5 Reasons to Know Your Credit Score

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ID-10058688One of the things that you’ll need to be aware of if you’re suffering from credit and looking to get yourself a car loan is your credit score.  It’s an incredibly important number that will be determining many aspects in your life, an auto loan being chief among those.  Experian has listed the 5 reasons why it’s so important to know this seemingly magic number.

First reason is that it is free.  Learn how to get a free credit report at least once every 12 months.

The next reason is that it’s important in rebuilding and maintaining good credit.  Knowing the number also means knowing what is on your report.  Nitpick it, scour it for any inconsistency.  You’ll want to make sure that everything listed is correct so that nothing is impacting your score in a negative way.

It’s important to know so you can manage personal finances.  In a way, it’s no different than a bank statement or a credit card bill.  You can keep track of where your credit is being spent at.  Know where your spending is going so you can construct a reasonable savings plan around what you find.

You can see if your identity has been stolen.  It’s a widespread crime these days.  Seems a day can’t go by without such a news story being mentioned somewhere.  Protect yourself and by knowing that score and reading your report, you can spy any fraudulent charges being made.  Make sure to stay ahead of any misuses.

Lastly, it’s the first step in correcting any information you see as inaccurate.  Like I mentioned earlier, identifying any misreporting so you can request the information to be removed is how you can improve your credit.  Find out how to submit a dispute and watch how it can really make a positive change on your report.

So much in life is governed by that number.  That’s why I cannot stress enough the importance of making sure you are aware of what is on your report.  When you apply to get a car loan, it can make all the difference.

Stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge where we love to say yes.  We are looking to help place you in the car you need.  Contact us and see how we can work with you today.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see all the specials and offerings we have at the dealership.

Auto Loans Increasing as Delinquency Decreases

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People are starting to get back to work as the economy continues the long road of recovery since the disaster of 2008. The auto industry has seen a similar bounce back of late with the increase of sales since their bankruptcy and bailout. To that end, it’s be easier and easier for those in the sub prime market to get loans. There’s a reason for that as Experian has noted a new trend among people with auto loans.

Experian is saying that consumers have paid their auto loan payment on time in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the same period of last year. This has also brought down the rate in the average delinquency rate in all lending organizations. To give proper numbers, Experian is showing that the 30-day delinquency rate was 2.52 percent in the second quarter of 2012 and that number was 2.59 percent last year. For people with a delinquency of 60-days , the number was .60 percent last year and is .59 this year.

Melinda Zabritski, director of automotive lending for Experian goes into more detail, “Consumers continue to do an excellent job of paying back their vehicle loans in a timely fashion, and that’s good news for everyone in the industry. Both 30 and 60 day delinquencies are at historic lows, and the percentage of money at risk has dropped as well. This gives lenders needed stability, which filters through the auto industry to consumers in the form of easier to obtain loans.”

That all means that if you’re someone looking for a car loan but think that your credit will stop you from getting a deal on a vehicle you want, think again. Stop on in to Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and see how we can aid you. Go online to our website to view our full inventory of new and pre-owned cars. You can also give us a like on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more information and industry news.

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Auto Loans Increase for People With Poor Credit

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The auto industry is booming because of many factors. One of these factors is that people are finally at a point where their old vehicle is just no longer affordable to keep. It’s time to start browsing the lot of both new and used and see which best replaces the old ride. The problem that these people face is that they were pushing every mile out of their previous car due to the fact that a new vehicle seemed unobtainable due to financial reasons. Many consumers get discouraged by believe that poor credit means no good deals wait for them. There’s good news for people who need that new car but are scared to see what their credit scores means for the payments.

Fox Business is reporting that a new study from Experian Automotive shows that buyers with challenged credit are getting approved for auto financing. What’s even better about that is due to the lower scores getting approval, that brings the average scores down for everyone else. That means that lenders are making more loans. The report shows that loans to car buyers with subprime credit scores increased by 11.4%. These buyers are also getting bigger loans, with the average amount going up $589 from last year on a new car and $411 for a used vehicle.

These changes have come about because more and more consumers are paying back their loans as agreed upon. The number of payments that were 30 days delinquent dropped by 7.6% and 12.1% for 60 days. Vehicle repossession went down by 37.1%.

If you’re one of the people looking to finally find that car that you need, for work or pleasure, but are dealing with challenged credit, then give Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge a chance to help you. The new and pre-owned line up is available for online browsing. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to see the current news in the auto industry.

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