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Can You Have Two Car Loans At Once?

July 28, 2017 by James Hendrickson

can you have two car loans at once
At some point in our lives, it is likely we will need to own a car. For most of us, it is a necessity. But, sometimes, our circumstances may call for a second vehicle, as is the case when you are married or perhaps when purchasing one for one your teenage kids. But, how does that work when you already have one car loan out? Loans typically last three to four years, and you might need to make the second purchase before the first one is paid off. So, can you have two car loans at once?

Can You Have Two Car Loans At Once?

Just as you can have two credit cards at the same time, you can have two car loans at once. However, it is not as simple as signing the paper for a second loan. You do need to be approved and there will be a few factors considered prior to getting the thumbs up.

What Will Be Considered

Credit: Naturally, first and foremost, your credit will be reviewed as it would with any loan. Bankers or lenders will be looking at not just your credit score but your credit history as well. Also, despite being approved for one, you may be denied for the second. You may be able to pull out a CVS bad credit loan if your credit is bad.

Proof of Income: Lenders want to know you have a regular stream of money coming into your bank account. With your proof of income, they also want to be able to determine whether or not you will be able to make your additional monthly payments that would come with a second car loan.

Debt to Income Ratio: This is another big determining factor when it comes to getting approved for your loan. This report will show how strong your financial situation is and if you can handle another loan. You want to shoot for a debt to income ratio of lower than 50%, but this is a case by case basis and depends on the company reviewing your application.

What You Need to Know

In addition to knowing what you need to be considered, you also need to be aware of certain issues that may arise. Here are just a couple things to keep in mind:

Credit Score Issues: Taking out a second loan could temporarily hurt your credit score, as discussed in this forum on CreditKarma.com. The good news is that as long as you meet your balance payments on time, you should be able to quickly bounce back. This does depend on your current credit history though.

Legal Issues: Sometimes, we want to buy a vehicle as a gift for someone or to help out a loved one. While the gesture is nice, it may not be legal. If you buy the car for someone who is not a dependent, it is called a “straw purchase,” which is considered bank fraud. Even if the person you are buying for is capable of making the monthly loan payments, it poses a problem for the lender because they have been led to believe you, who has been approved for the loan, is the one that will be responsible. What you should do instead is sign on as the co-signer, if you really want to help someone out.

So, it is possible to have two car loans at once, but you do want to be cautious and make sure you are paying your balance on time as well as avoiding switching out the loan for another as that could hurt your credit. But, that is an article for another day.

Have you ever tried to take out two car loans at once? Share your experience below!

James Hendrickson

James Hendrickson is an internet entrepreneur, blogging junky, hunter and personal finance geek. When he’s not lurking in coffee shops in Portland, Oregon, you’ll find him in the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors. James has a masters degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Bachelors degree on Sociology from Earlham College. He loves individual stocks, bonds and precious metals.

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