Your Quick Guide To Used Car Loans!

With the growing popularity of used or pre-owned cars, it’s becoming simpler and easier to get attractive Used Car Loans. If you’re planning to apply for a Used Car Loan, keep this information handy.

Want to buy a car and but don’t really want to spend too much? How about buying a used car? If you think about it, a well-maintained and reliable used car could be a great alternative to a new one!

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Buying pre-owned cars have become quite popular these days as it’s often possible to get a good deal without burning a hole in your pocket. Moreover, getting a Used Car Loan has become far simpler and many banks offer good interest rates and deals. But before you apply for a Used Car Loan, here are a few things you need to keep in mind:

Eligibility Check

To be eligible for a Used Car Loan, you must fulfil the following criteria:

• You are aged between 21 to 65 years.
• You are a salaried individual with a minimum net annual income of minimum Rs. 3,00,000 (you can include the income of a co-applicant as well).
• You are a self-employed individual, with a net annual income not less than Rs. 4,00,000 (you can include the income of a co-applicant as well).
• You are an agriculturist, with a minimum annual income not less than Rs. 4,00,000 (you can include the income of a co-applicant as well).
• Partnership firms, public sector undertaking, private company or people employed in the agriculture sector or other such dependent industries can also apply for a Used Car Loan.

Different lenders can have different minimum annual income requirements. Check your eligibility for a Used Car Loan here before applying.

Documentation

The following documents are required when applying for a Used Car Loan:

• Proof of age, residence, and identification (any of the KYC documents)
• Passport-size photographs
• Proof of income (salary slips/Form 16/ITR slips)
• Last 6 months bank statement of all your bank accounts
• Copies of pre-owned car’s RC Book and insurance records
• Documentation or deed papers to prove the credentials of a partnership firm or proprietorship (if applicable)

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Current Interest Rates Offered By Popular Lenders

To give you an overview of the interest rates on Used Car Loans, here’s a list of some popular lenders and their current interest rate range:

• TVS Credit Services – Floating rate – 13.1% to 15%
• Capital First – Floating rate – 12.5% to 14.5%
• Dena Bank – Floating rate – Starts from 11.50%
• Oriental Bank of Commerce – Floating rate – Starts from 11.40%
• AU Small Finance Bank – Floating rate – Starts from 16%
• Mahaveer Finance India Ltd – Fixed rate – 12% to 13%
• HDFC Bank – Fixed rate – 12% to 15.5%
• Sundaram Finance – Fixed rate – 12% to 14%

Note: Used Car Loan interest rates mentioned above are as of writing this article (17th June, 2018). Interest rates are subject to change.

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Now that you know all the little things you need to know about Used Car Loans, it’s time to get started with your application. Click the link below to apply.