1. Fill out an enquiry form
Get started by filling out an online enquiry with some personal details and some information about the vehicle that you are looking to purchase.
Lender | Interest Rate (APR) | Comparison Rate (APR) |
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8.8% | 10.09% |
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7.89% | 9.51% |
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6.89% | 8.51% |
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6.89% | 8.51% |
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7.85% | 9.42% |
Car loan pre-approval is a conditional agreement from a lender whereby they agree to lend you a certain amount of money subject to a final credit approval and a dealer invoice. For buyers, pre-approval shows the dealer that you are a ‘buy-ready’ customer which improves your position when negotiating.
Getting pre-approved for a car loan means that you know exactly how much you can borrow before you start shopping for a new car. By understanding your budget, you can narrow your focus on vehicles that fall within your budget and ensure that you don’t get your heart set on something outside your budget. For buyers shopping through dealers, pre-approval also deters dealers from upselling products by knowing that you have a firm budget that you need to stick with.
From your initial enquiry, our team of brokers will begin to compare loan products from different lenders with the intention to get you pre-approval within 24-hours. The exact time frame will depend on your unique circumstances as well as how quickly you can provide pertinent financial information.
No, it’s important to remember that whilst pre-approval can strengthen your position as a buyer, it does not guarantee you the loan. Pre-approval for car finance is a conditional agreement from the lender and is still subject to further checks on your credit score, employment status, debt-to-income ratio, as well as all of the normal checks that go into getting a car loan. A pre-approval provides valuable financial information that can guide purchasing decisions, however, it’s important to remember that the loan is still subject to final approval from the lender.
Car finance pre approval is generally valid for a period of 30 to 90 days depending on the lender. We recommend applying for vehicle finance pre-approval once you are in a buy-ready position so that the approval period does not expire before you are ready to make a purchase.